Taxon

Bulbophyllum cumingii

 
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Bulbophyllum cumingii - Cumming's Bulbophyllum
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Common name: Cumming's Bulbophyllum
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: Borneo (Sabah), Philippines
Habitat: Mangroves and dry forest slopes; 75-500m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): April to August
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 6-9" long with 8-10 flowers in an almost circular form at the apex. Flower is 1" across.
Fragrance: Unpleasant; fetid
Pollination syndrome: Fly
Description: This small orchid is named for “the prince of the gatherers,” Hugh Cuming.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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