Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
melanoglossum
ID:
552731

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26556: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.