Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 328 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550218
Common Names
- Masoalanum Bulbophyllum
- Masoalanum Orchid
- Masoalanum Spider Orchid
Description
Bulbophyllum masoalanum (also called Masoala bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It has a creeping rhizome and long-lived leaves. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum masoalanum has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, as well as for its ornamental value. It can also be used as a ground cover and to provide shade in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum masoalanum has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, dark, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum masoalanum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum masoalanum
Bulbophyllum masoalanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Bulbophyllum masoalanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum masoalanum?
Bulbophyllum masoalanum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum masoalanum?
Masoala Bulbophyllum
What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum masoalanum?
It is found in humid tropical forests of Madagascar
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,