Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stictanthum
ID:
627329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 726 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626661



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum stictanthum
  • Stictanthum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Hapalochilus stictanthus (Schltr.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum stictanthum (also called spotted bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a small epiphyte with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid forests, often on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum stictanthum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum stictanthum is a small, white to pale yellow, tubular flower with five lobes and a yellow center. The seed of Bulbophyllum stictanthum is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings of Bulbophyllum stictanthum are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum stictanthum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum stictanthum

Bulbophyllum stictanthum is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Bulbophyllum stictanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum stictanthum?

Bulbophyllum stictanthum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum stictanthum?

Spotted orchid

What is the family of Bulbophyllum stictanthum?

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-27441: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.