Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
coiloglossum
ID:
476441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 199 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475773



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum coiloglossum
  • Coiloglossum Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Coiloglossum


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Synonyms

  • Pedilochilus coiloglossus Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum coiloglossum (also called Coiled Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family and grows up to 40 centimeters in height. It has small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is found in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum coiloglossum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum coiloglossum has white, bell-shaped flowers that have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum coiloglossum is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum coiloglossum

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

Bulbophyllum coiloglossum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum coiloglossum?

Bulbophyllum coiloglossum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum coiloglossum?

Coiloglossum Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum coiloglossum?

Bulbophyllum coiloglossum is native to tropical 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,