Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 325 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553595
Common Names
- Microglossum Bulbophyllum
- Bulbophyllum Microglossum
- Microglossum Bulbophyllum
Description
Bulbophyllum microglossum (also called Microglossum Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. Its habitats include humid forests and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum microglossum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an aphrodisiac and to boost energy levels.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum microglossum is a small, white to pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with a long, curved corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum microglossum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings of the pseudobulbs. It is not frost tolerant.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum microglossum
Bulbophyllum microglossum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and East Africa.
Bulbophyllum microglossum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum microglossum?
Bulbophyllum microglossum
What is the family of Bulbophyllum microglossum?
Orchidaceae
Where is Bulbophyllum microglossum found?
India
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,