Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lingulatum
ID:
537607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 247 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536939



Common Names

  • Lingulate Bulbophyllum
  • Lingulate Orchid
  • Lingulate-Leaved Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum lingulatum (also called Lingulate Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an epiphyte, growing up to 0.5 meters tall, with a stem up to 0.2 meters in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum lingulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bulbophyllum lingulatum for. lingulatum
Bulbophyllum lingulatum for. microphyton (Guillaumin) N.Hallé

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum lingulatum has small, white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum lingulatum is an epiphytic orchid that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum lingulatum

Bulbophyllum lingulatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in the wild.

Bulbophyllum lingulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum lingulatum?

Bulbophyllum lingulatum

What type of plant is Bulbophyllum lingulatum?

An epiphytic orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum lingulatum?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

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