Bulbophyllum pahudii

Common name: Pahudi's Bulbophyllum

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Distribution: Malesia

Habitat: Very wet areas; 850-1200m

Life form: Epiphytic

Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 4" long with 12 flowers held in an umbel. Flowers are 2" across and up to 4" long.

Fragrance: Unpleasant

Pollination syndrome: Fly

Description: This orchid stinks. Pahudi's Bulbophyllum has a dark lip which drips a clear, stinking fluid.

Comments: Bulbophyllum pahudii

Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

1: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2015-0853*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

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