Status:
valid
Authors:
A.D.Hawkes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 13: 309 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550617
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum maudeae
- Maude's Bulbophyllum
- Maude's Orchid
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum nigrilabium H.Perrier [illegitimate]
Description
Bulbophyllum maudeae (also called Maude's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 0.5 meters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.2 centimeters. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum maudeae is used as a food source, for timber, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and handicrafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum maudeae is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen and a single pistil. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum maudeae is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. For best results, water regularly and fertilize every few months.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum maudeae
Bulbophyllum maudeae is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Bulbophyllum maudeae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum maudeae?
Bulbophyllum maudeae
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum maudeae?
Maude's Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum maudeae?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
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,