Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 1: 100 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527742
Common Names
- Lasoglossum Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Lasoglossum
- Smooth Lasoglossum Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum lasioglossum (also called hairy-tongued bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and long, narrow leaves. Native to Southeast Asia, it is found in tropical forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum lasioglossum can be used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Bulbophyllum lasioglossum is small, yellow, and bell-shaped. Seed is small, brown, and round. Seedlings are short, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum lasioglossum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum lasioglossum
Bulbophyllum lasioglossum is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist deciduous forests and evergreen forests.
Bulbophyllum lasioglossum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lasioglossum?
Bulbophyllum lasioglossum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum lasioglossum?
Hairy-lipped Bulbophyllum
What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum lasioglossum?
It is found in tropical rainforests
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,