Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
menglunense
ID:
553689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.H.Tsi & Y.Z.Ma

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 7: 83 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553021



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum Menglunense
  • Menglunense Bulbophyllum
  • Bulbophyllum Menglunens


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Description

Bulbophyllum menglunense (also called Menglun Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is found in China, specifically in Yunnan province. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb that grows in moist soils, and it can be found in open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum menglunense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bulbophyllum menglunense is a small, yellowish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedlings are thin, upright, and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum menglunense is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or tissue culture. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a humid, shady location. Tissue culture should be done in a laboratory setting.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum menglunense

Bulbophyllum menglunense can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including China, Laos, and Vietnam.

Bulbophyllum menglunense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum menglunense?

Bulbophyllum menglunense

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum menglunense?

Menglun Bulbophyllum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum menglunense?

Orchidaceae

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-26573: Based on the initial data import
Zhan Huo Tsi (1937-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Tsi' in the authors string.
Yi Zhong Ma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Z.Ma' in the authors string.