Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
maculata
ID:
255174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 237 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254506



Common Names

  • Oeceoclades maculata
  • Maculata Orchid
  • Spotted Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Limodorum maculatum Reinw. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oeceoclades mackenii (Rolfe ex Hemsl.) Garay & P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Oeceoclades maculata pterocarpa (Hauman) Garay & P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Oeceoclades monophylla (A.Rich.) Garay & P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Aerobion maculatm Spreng. [unknown]
  • Oeceoclades paraguayensis Hauman [unknown]
  • Epidendrum connivens Vell. [unknown]
  • Eulophia ledienii Stein [unknown]
  • Eulophia liedenii N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Eulophia mackenii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Eulophia maculata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Eulophia monophylla S.Moore [unknown]
  • Eulophidium ledieni De Wild. [unknown]
  • Eulophidium mackenii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Eulophidium maculatum (Lindl.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Eulophidium maculatum pterocarpum Hauman [unknown]
  • Eulophidium monophyllum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Eulophidium nyassanum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Eulophidium warneckeanum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Graphorkis maculata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Angraecum maculatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Angraecum monophyllum A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Graphorchis maculata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Oeceoclades maculata (also called African Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has a short, creeping rhizome and a single, long-stalked leaf. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oeceoclades maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oeceoclades maculata is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with three sepals and three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oeceoclades maculata is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is a terrestrial orchid, and is best grown in a pot with a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Oeceoclades maculata

Oeceoclades maculata is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Oeceoclades maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oeceoclades maculata?

Oeceoclades maculata

What is the natural habitat of Oeceoclades maculata?

Tropical forests of Madagascar

What is the flower color of Oeceoclades maculata?

White or yellow

Species in the Oeceoclades genus

Oeceoclades alismatophylla, Oeceoclades ambongensis, Oeceoclades ambrensis, Oeceoclades analamerensis, Oeceoclades analavelensis, Oeceoclades angustifolia, Oeceoclades antsingyensis, Oeceoclades atrovirens, Oeceoclades aurea, Oeceoclades boinensis, Oeceoclades calcarata, Oeceoclades cordylinophylla, Oeceoclades decaryana, Oeceoclades flavescens, Oeceoclades furcata, Oeceoclades gracillima, Oeceoclades hebdingiana, Oeceoclades humbertii, Oeceoclades lanceata, Oeceoclades latifolia, Oeceoclades lonchophylla, Oeceoclades longebracteata, Oeceoclades lubbersiana, Oeceoclades maculata, Oeceoclades pandurata, Oeceoclades perrieri, Oeceoclades petiolata, Oeceoclades peyrotii, Oeceoclades quadriloba, Oeceoclades rauhii, Oeceoclades saundersiana, Oeceoclades sclerophylla, Oeceoclades seychellarum, Oeceoclades spathulifera, Oeceoclades ugandae, Oeceoclades zanzibarica, Oeceoclades callmanderi, Oeceoclades bernetii, Oeceoclades beravensis, Oeceoclades lavergneae, Oeceoclades versicolor,

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-138020: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.