Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nigrilabium
ID:
563420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 800 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562752



Common Names

  • Nigrilabium Bulbophyllum
  • Nigrilabium Stromanthe
  • Nigrilabium Thalia


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Synonyms

  • Diphyes nigrilabium (Schltr.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum nigrilabium (also called 'Black-lipped Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum nigrilabium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum nigrilabium has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are initially white and turn green as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum nigrilabium is an evergreen epiphytic orchid that prefers partial shade and a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum nigrilabium

Bulbophyllum nigrilabium is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Bulbophyllum nigrilabium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum nigrilabium?

Bulbophyllum nigrilabium

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nigrilabium?

Nigrilabium Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum nigrilabium?

It is native to the mountains of western China

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-26734: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.