Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
psittacoglossum
ID:
592318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 21: 237 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591650



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum
  • Parrot's-tongue Orchid
  • Psittacoglossum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis psittacoglossa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sarcopodium psittacoglossum Rchb.f. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum affinoides Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Brassavola psittacoglossa (Rchb.f.) Rollisson [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis psittacoglossa (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum (also called Parrot's Beak Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye and for making baskets. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining, bark-based potting mix and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum

Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum?

Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum

What is the family of Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum found?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

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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