Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macranthum
ID:
545254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30: t. 13 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544586



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum macranthum
  • Macranthum Bulbophyllum
  • Macranthum-Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis macrantha Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sarcopodium macranthum Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Sarcopodium purpureum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Carparomorchis macrantha (Lindl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum cochinchinense Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum purpureum Náves [illegitimate]
  • Phyllorchis macrantha (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum macranthum (also called 'Large-flowered Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum macranthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in tropical and subtropical climates. It is also used in the production of baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum macranthum are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum macranthum is a tropical orchid that prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or tissue culture.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum macranthum

Bulbophyllum macranthum is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.

Bulbophyllum macranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum macranthum?

Bulbophyllum macranthum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum macranthum?

Large-flowered bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum macranthum?

Bulbophyllum macranthum is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26482: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.