Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macroceras
ID:
545683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 2: 118 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545015



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum macroceras
  • Large-horned Orchid
  • Large-horned Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum macroceras (also called Large-flowered Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen epiphyte with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum macroceras is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum macroceras has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum macroceras is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum macroceras

Bulbophyllum macroceras is found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Bulbophyllum macroceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum macroceras?

Bulbophyllum macroceras

What are the common names of Bulbophyllum macroceras?

Large-flowered Bulbophyllum

Where is Bulbophyllum macroceras native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26486: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.