Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chloroglossum
ID:
473408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1871: 1194 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472740



Common Names

  • Chloroglossum Orchid
  • Bulbophyllum Orchid
  • Chloroglossum Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum chloroglossum (also called Green Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a terrestrial orchid which grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum chloroglossum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage, and as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a purgative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum chloroglossum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum chloroglossum is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum chloroglossum

Bulbophyllum chloroglossum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in India, China, and Japan.

Bulbophyllum chloroglossum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum chloroglossum?

Bulbophyllum chloroglossum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum chloroglossum?

Green-Tongued Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum chloroglossum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia.

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,

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