Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lagarophyllum
ID:
1327446

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Verm., Schuit. & de Vogel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166: 107 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339900



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Lagarophyllum
  • Lagarophyllum Orchid
  • Leafy Bulbophyllum


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Description

Bulbophyllum lagarophyllum (also called Lagarophyllum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 25 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 500-1000 m. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow-green.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum lagarophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and gastrointestinal problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum lagarophyllum has small, yellow flowers with a white lip. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum lagarophyllum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. It is native to New Guinea. It can be cultivated and propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by using seedlings. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a medium that is well-drained and rich in organic matter. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum lagarophyllum

Bulbophyllum lagarophyllum is native to India.

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

André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.