Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
maximum
ID:
551788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 259 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551120



Common Names

  • Maximum Bulbophyllum
  • Great Bulbophyllum
  • Maximum Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Megaclinium djumaensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Megaclinium flaccidum Hook. [unknown]
  • Megaclinium maximum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Megaclinium oxypterum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Megaclinium oxypterum mozambicense Finet [unknown]
  • Megaclinium platyrhachis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Megaclinium purpuratum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Megaclinium subcoriaceum De Wild. [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis maxima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorkis oxyptera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum maximum oxypterum (Lindl.) Pérez-Vera [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum ciliatum Schltr. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum cyropetalum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum djumaense De Wild. [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum djumaense grandifolium De Wild. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum moirianum A.D.Hawkes [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum nyassanum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum oxypterum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum oxypterum mozambicense (Finet) De Wild. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum platyrhachis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum subcoriaceum De Wild. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis maxima (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis oxyptera (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum maximum (also called Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, and is usually found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum maximum is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum maximum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small, smooth, and brown with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum maximum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is best to divide the plants every 3-4 years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum maximum

Bulbophyllum maximum is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Bulbophyllum maximum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum maximum?

Bulbophyllum maximum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum maximum?

Maxim's Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum maximum?

Tropical forests

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-26546: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.