Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
maleolens
ID:
548142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 25: 55 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547474



Common Names

  • Maleolens Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Maleolens
  • Bulbophyllum Maleolente


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Description

Bulbophyllum maleolens (also called Maleolent Bulbophyllum, Maleolent Orchid, and many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum maleolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum maleolens has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum maleolens is a slow-growing epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum maleolens

Bulbophyllum maleolens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Bulbophyllum maleolens FAQ

What type of soil does Bulbophyllum maleolens prefer?

Bulbophyllum maleolens prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Bulbophyllum maleolens prefer?

Bulbophyllum maleolens prefers a tropical climate.

How much sunlight does Bulbophyllum maleolens need?

Bulbophyllum maleolens needs partial shade to full shade.

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,

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