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Bulbophyllum
orthosepalum
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Common name:
The Straight Petaled Bulbophyllum
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution:
Papua New Guinea
Habitat:
Cliffs in full sun
Life form:
Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4" long with 3 flowers that open simultaneously, but only slightly. Flowers are 2.2" long.
Fragrance:
Rotting meat
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
June; November
Description:
This orchid is said to be very similar to Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis, except that it is slightly smaller.
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2007-1135*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
2:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2015-0791*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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