Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macrobulbon
ID:
936748

Status:
valid

Authors:
(La Llave & Lex.) G.A.Romero & Carnevali

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 4: 331 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936086



Common Names

  • Cyrtopodium Macrobulbon
  • Large-Bulbed Butterfly Orchid
  • Large-Bulbed Cup Orchid


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Description

Cyrtopodium macrobulbon (also called Large-bulbed cyrtopodium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Brazil. It has a large, leathery leaf with a yellow-green flower that blooms in the summer. It is found in humid forests and grasslands, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtopodium macrobulbon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtopodium macrobulbon is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, while the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtopodium macrobulbon is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It prefers bright light but can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every two weeks. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Cyrtopodium macrobulbon

Cyrtopodium macrobulbon can be found in Brazil.

Species in the Cyrtopodium genus

Cyrtopodium caiapoense, Cyrtopodium lamellaticallosum, Cyrtopodium linearifolium, Cyrtopodium minutum, Cyrtopodium kleinii, Cyrtopodium macedoi, Cyrtopodium schargellii, Cyrtopodium confusum, Cyrtopodium witeckii, Cyrtopodium aliciae, Cyrtopodium andersonii, Cyrtopodium blanchetii, Cyrtopodium braemii, Cyrtopodium brandonianum, Cyrtopodium cachimboense, Cyrtopodium cipoense, Cyrtopodium cristatum, Cyrtopodium dusenii, Cyrtopodium eugenii, Cyrtopodium flavum, Cyrtopodium fowliei, Cyrtopodium gigas, Cyrtopodium glutiniferum, Cyrtopodium gonzalezii, Cyrtopodium graniticum, Cyrtopodium hatschbachii, Cyrtopodium holstii, Cyrtopodium intermedium, Cyrtopodium josephense, Cyrtopodium latifolium, Cyrtopodium lissochiloides, Cyrtopodium longibulbosum, Cyrtopodium macrobulbon, Cyrtopodium naiguatae, Cyrtopodium pallidum, Cyrtopodium palmifrons, Cyrtopodium paludicola, Cyrtopodium paniculatum, Cyrtopodium parviflorum, Cyrtopodium pflanzii, Cyrtopodium poecilum, Cyrtopodium punctatum, Cyrtopodium saintlegerianum, Cyrtopodium triste, Cyrtopodium vernum, Cyrtopodium virescens, Cyrtopodium willmorei, Cyrtopodium withneri,

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-54762: Based on the initial data import
Pablo de La Llave (1773-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'La Llave' in the authors string.
Juan José Martínez de Lexarza (1772-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lex.' in the authors string.
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.