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Bulbophyllum
longissimum
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Common name:
The Long Petaled Bulbophyllum
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym:
Cirrhopetalum
longissimum
Distribution:
Thailand
Habitat:
Low elevations
Life form:
Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics:
Erect or pendant inflorescence is 8" long with 5-10 short-lived flowers. Flowers are up to 11" long.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
October to April; peaks from October to December
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Description:
This is a small to medium sized orchid which can be identified by its long, shiny leaves that grow from relatively small pseudobulbs. It also has very long, pale, fragrant flowers.
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2015-0814*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
2:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2017-0269*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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