Bulbophyllum fuscopurpureum
Wight
Tongue orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBulbophyllum fuscopurpureum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.
Description
An orchid. It has a rhizome 2 cm long. There is a false bulb carrying one leaf. A stout flower stalk 10-20 cm long carries a few flowers.
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Edible Uses
The bulbils are used as juice with jaggery.
Traditional Uses
The bulbils are used as juice with jaggery.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Seethaimanjal, Yellow-brown purple bulbophyllum
References (2)
- Sivakumar, A. & Murugesan, M., 2005, Ethnobotanical Studies of the wild edible plants used by the tribals of the Anaimalai Hills, the Western Ghats. Ancient Science of Life. XXV(2) Oct-Dec.
- www.orchidspecies.com
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