Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spathulatum
ID:
625135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe ex E.Cooper) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 65: 347 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624467



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum spathulatum
  • Spatulate Bulbophyllum
  • Spatulate-flowered Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Rhytionanthos spathulatus (Rolfe ex E.W.Cooper) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
  • Cirrhopetalum spathulatum Rolfe ex E.W.Cooper [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum spathulatum (also called 'Spatula-shaped Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in lowland and montane tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum spathulatum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bulbophyllum spathulatum are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum spathulatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum spathulatum

Bulbophyllum spathulatum is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Bulbophyllum spathulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum spathulatum?

Bulbophyllum spathulatum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum spathulatum?

Spathulatum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum spathulatum?

Orchidaceae

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-27411: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.
Ellwood Cooper (1829-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Cooper' in the authors string.