Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 4: 49 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552063
Common Names
- Melanoglossum Bulbophyllum
- Black Tongue Orchid
- Bulbophyllum Melanoglossum
Synonyms
- Bulbophyllum linchianum S.S.Ying [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum rubropunctatum S.S.Ying [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum striatum (Liu & Su) Nakajima [illegitimate]
- Bulbophyllum melanoglossum rubropunctatum (S.S.Ying) S.S.Ying [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum linchianum (S.S.Ying) Garay, Hamer & Siegerist [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum melanoglossum (Hayata) Hayata [unknown]
- Cirrhopetalum striatum Liu & Su [unknown]
- Bulbophyllum melanoglossum melanoglossum [unknown]
Description
Bulbophyllum melanoglossum (also called Black-tongued Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows on trees and is often found in rainforests and jungles.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum melanoglossum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of firewood and for making baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum melanoglossum is small and white in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum melanoglossum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum melanoglossum
Bulbophyllum melanoglossum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Bulbophyllum melanoglossum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum melanoglossum?
Bulbophyllum melanoglossum
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum melanoglossum?
Black-lipped Bulbophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum melanoglossum?
Tropical rainforests 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,