Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.H.Tsi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1: 109 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552997
Common Names
- Bulbophyllum Menghaiense
- Menghaiense Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Menghalense
Description
Bulbophyllum menghaiense (also called Menghai Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows best in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum menghaiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Bulbophyllum menghaiense has small white flowers with yellow or purple centers. Seed: The seed of Bulbophyllum menghaiense is small and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings of Bulbophyllum menghaiense are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum menghaiense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soil and partial shade, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum menghaiense
Bulbophyllum menghaiense can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including China, Laos, and Vietnam.
Bulbophyllum menghaiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum menghaiense?
Bulbophyllum menghaiense
What is the common name of Bulbophyllum menghaiense?
Meng-hai bulbophyllum
What is the habitat of Bulbophyllum menghaiense?
It is found in moist woodlands, along streams, and in wet meadows
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,