Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nigericum
ID:
563093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 307 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562425



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum nigericum
  • Black Bulbophyllum
  • Black Shrimp Plant


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Description

Bulbophyllum nigericum (also called Niger Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum nigericum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum nigericum has yellow flowers with white centers and long, narrow leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum nigericum is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can reach up to 5 meters in length. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division of the rootball. It is also possible to propagate from seed, though this is more difficult.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum nigericum

Bulbophyllum nigericum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Bulbophyllum nigericum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nigericum?

Bulbophyllum nigericum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nigericum?

Black False Coneflower

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum nigericum?

Bulbophyllum nigericum is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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,

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