Bulbophyllum santosii - Santos' Bulbophyllum

Common name: Santos' Bulbophyllum

Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)

Distribution: Philippines

Habitat: 800m

Life form: Epiphytic

Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 4" long with 2-4 simultaneously opening flowers. Flowers are 1.25" across.

Fragrance: Unpleasant

Description: Santos’ Bulbophyllum has crystalline white flowers which belie its foul smell.

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

1: Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House (GH12) • Accession: 2015-0856*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin

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