Taxon

Bulbophyllum acutebracteatum

 
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Bulbophyllum acutebracteatum - The Acute Bracted Bulbophyllum
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Common name: The Acute Bracted Bulbophyllum
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: W to WC Africa
Habitat: Lowland forests; 0-1000m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 2-6" long with 6 to 46 flowers arranged oppositely in a slightly zigzag formation.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): July to August
Description: This is a very small orchid with tiny, bright orange flowers which grow on spikes.
Links: American Orchid Society • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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