Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Species: | B. phalaenopsis |
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Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.
Description
Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis grows as an epiphyte with clusters of 6-4 cm pseudobulbs each growing a single large pendant, broad, succulent, leaves 120 to 180 cm long and narrow at the base.[1] Plants bloom on a short scape next to the pseudobulb with 12-20 flowers that are 6 cm long reddish brown and covered in brown hairs. Flowers contain elliptical bracts that are 4 x 7 cm.[2]
Distribution
Plants are found growing in dark moist lowland forest of New Guinea at elevations below 500 meters.[3] Its flowers' fragrance is that of rotting meat that attracts flies which pollinate them.
References
- ^ "Largest online collection of New Guinea orchids". Orchids of New Guinea. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Teoh, E.S. (2021). Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 1 (A - E). Springer International Publishing. p. 146. ISBN 978-3-030-58872-4. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "IOSPE PHOTOS". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
External links
Media related to Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis at Wikispecies- The Bulbophyllum-Checklist
- The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia