Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 39: 4 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544800
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum macrobulbum
- Large-bulbed Bulbophyllum
- Large-bulbed Orchid
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum balfourianum auct. [deprecated]
Description
Bulbophyllum macrobulbum (also called Large Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant with a creeping rhizome and long, thin, wiry roots. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum macrobulbum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a tonic for the liver.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bulbophyllum macrobulbum are small and white, with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum macrobulbum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Vietnam and is found in shady, moist areas. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the new divisions should be planted in a well-draining, orchid-specific soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, orchid-specific soil mix and kept moist. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum macrobulbum
Bulbophyllum macrobulbum is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Bulbophyllum macrobulbum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum macrobulbum?
Bulbophyllum macrobulbum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum macrobulbum?
Large-bulbed Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum macrobulbum?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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,