Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leopardinum
ID:
531437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 1981 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530769



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum leopardinum
  • Leopardinum Bulbophyllum
  • Leopardinum Bulbophyllum Moss


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis leopardina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis schmidtiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sarcopodium leopardinum Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum colomaculosum Z.H.Tsi & S.C.Chen [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum leopardinum leopardinum [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum schmidtianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium leopardinum Wall. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum leopardinum (Wall.) Lindl. [deprecated]
  • Sarcopodium leopardinum (Wall.) Lindl. [deprecated]
  • Phyllorchis schmidtiana (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum leopardinum (also called Leopard Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in humid forests. It is an epiphytic plant, growing up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow with dark spots.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum leopardinum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum leopardinum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum leopardinum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum leopardinum

Bulbophyllum leopardinum can be found in Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum leopardinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum leopardinum?

Bulbophyllum leopardinum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum leopardinum?

Leopard Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum leopardinum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Bulbophyllum genus

Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26334: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.