Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
xanthophaeum
ID:
656732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 729 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656064



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum
  • Xanthophaeum Bulbophyllum
  • Xanthophaeum's Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

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

Description

Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum (also called Yellow-spotted Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It has yellow-spotted, white flowers and is native to tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, sore throat, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, four-petaled flowers. Seeds: small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum can be propagated by division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 0°C.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum

Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum is native to the mountains of tropical Asia, from India east to China and south to Indonesia.

Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum?

Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum?

Yellow-flowered Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum xanthophaeum?

Forest edges and open woodlands

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-27773: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.