Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rubromaculatum
ID:
608307

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Kittr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 100 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607639



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum
  • Red-spotted Bulbophyllum
  • Rubromaculatum Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum nigrescens Schltr. [illegitimate]

Description

Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum (also called Red-Spotted Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist montane forests, often growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum has small, yellow-green flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in bright, indirect light. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soils and is tolerant of high humidity. It can be propagated from seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum

Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum is native to tropical regions of Asia, from India to the Philippines.

Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum?

Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum?

Red-spotted Bulbophyllum

What are the uses of Bulbophyllum rubromaculatum?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

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-27237: Based on the initial data import
Walter Kittredge (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Kittr.' in the authors string.