Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 125 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575560
Common Names
- Pachyglossum Bulbophyllum
- Pachyglossum Orchid
- Pachyglossum Airplant
Description
Bulbophyllum pachyglossum (also called 'Thick-Lipped Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leaves and an erect stem up to 30 cm tall. It has small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum pachyglossum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bulbophyllum pachyglossum has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bulbophyllum pachyglossum is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers bright, filtered light and should be watered regularly with a light misting. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum pachyglossum
Bulbophyllum pachyglossum can be found in tropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Bulbophyllum pachyglossum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum pachyglossum?
Bulbophyllum pachyglossum
What is the family of Bulbophyllum pachyglossum?
Orchidaceae
Where is Bulbophyllum pachyglossum native to?
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,