Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 254 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544475
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Macranthoides
- Macranthoides Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum obtusilabium W.Kittr. [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum macranthoides (also called Large-flowered Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in forests, thickets, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum macranthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Bulbophyllum macranthoides flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum macranthoides is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 10 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is done by division or tissue culture. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Tissue culture should be done in a sterile environment with sterile media.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum macranthoides
Bulbophyllum macranthoides is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Bulbophyllum macranthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum macranthoides?
Bulbophyllum macranthoides
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum macranthoides?
Large-flowered Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum macranthoides?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,