Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
maculatum
ID:
546538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boxall ex Náves

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip., ed. 3 , 4(13A): 235 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545870



Common Names

  • Spotted Orchid
  • Leopard Orchid
  • Spotted Leopard Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum maculatum (also called Spotted Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant of the Orchidaceae family. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear and flat. It is native to Southeast Asia, and it grows in humid habitats such as rainforests and jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum maculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bulbophyllum maculatum is small, white, with 4 petals. Seed is a small, black nutlet. Seedlings are grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum maculatum is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It can be grown from seed or from division of the rhizomes. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum maculatum

Bulbophyllum maculatum is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Bulbophyllum maculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum maculatum?

Bulbophyllum maculatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum maculatum?

Spotted Bulbophyllum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum maculatum?

Orchidaceae

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-26494: Based on the initial data import
William Boxall (1844-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boxall' in the authors string.