Bulbophyllum maskeliyense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maskeliyense
ID:
550780
Status:
valid
Authors:
Livera
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Peradeniya) 10: 142 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550112
Common Names
- Maskeliyense Bulbophyllum
- Maskeliyense Orchid
- Maskeliyense Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bulbophyllum maskeliyense (also called Masked Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in a variety of habitats, from savannas to woodlands, and is characterized by its short, tufted, light green leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum maskeliyense is used to make furniture, baskets, and other crafts. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum maskeliyense has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Bulbophyllum maskeliyense is a tropical evergreen epiphyte that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10 and 11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum maskeliyense
Bulbophyllum maskeliyense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Bulbophyllum maskeliyense FAQ
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum maskeliyense?
Maskeliya Bulbophyllum
What are the uses of Bulbophyllum maskeliyense?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
What is the growth habit of Bulbophyllum maskeliyense?
It is an epiphytic orchid with long, slender stems.
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-26536: Based on the initial data import
E.J. Livera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Livera' in the authors string.