Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nigritianum
ID:
563737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 99 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563069



Common Names

  • Nigritianum Bulbophyllum
  • Nigritianum Bulbophyllum Plant
  • Nigritianum Bulbophyllum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum africanum A.D.Hawkes [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum albidum De Wild. [illegitimate]
  • Phyllorchis albida (De Wild.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum nigritianum (also called Black Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It has long, thin, dark green leaves and small, fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It grows best in humid, shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum nigritianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum nigritianum has white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum nigritianum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division, which should be done in the spring or summer. The divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum nigritianum

Bulbophyllum nigritianum can be found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

Bulbophyllum nigritianum FAQ

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum nigritianum?

Black Bulbophyllum

What is the scientific name of Black Bulbophyllum?

Bulbophyllum nigritianum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum nigritianum?

Black Bulbophyllum is native to tropical Africa

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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