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Taxon
Bulbophyllum
mucronatum
subsp.
alagense
Common name:
The Alag River Bulbophyllum, The Mucronate Bulbophyllum subspecies
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym:
Bulbophyllum
alagense
Distribution:
Philippines to Sulawesi
Habitat:
Mossy primary forests; 400-1200m
Life form:
Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is .22" long with a single yellow flower. Flower is .28" across.
Description:
This subspecies of the Mucronate Bulbophyllum can be distinguished by its slightly yellow flowers.
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2015-1020*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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