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Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis

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Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Bulbophyllum
Species:
B. phalaenopsis
Binomial name
Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis
Synonyms
  • Bulbophyllum giganteum Hort., Amer. Orchid Soc. 1971

Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.

Description

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Largest online collection of New Guinea orchids". Orchids of New Guinea. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "IOSPE PHOTOS". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2024-07-07.


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