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Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores

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Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Bulbophyllum
Section: Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores
J.J.Verm. , Schuit. & de Vogel 2014
Type species
Bulbophyllum imitator
Species

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Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.[1]

Description

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Species in this section have small pseudobulbs with one to many flowers. It is possible to distinguish the species from those in the Macrouris by viewing the stigma. [2]

Distribution

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Plants from this section are found in New Guinea.[2]

Species

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Bulbophyllum section Imitatores comprises the following species:

Image Name Distribution Elevation (m)
Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides Schltr. 1913 New Guinea 200–2,000 metres (660–6,560 ft)
Bulbophyllum dichotomum J.J.Sm. 1908 New Guinea, Solomons and Vanuatu 700–3,000 metres (2,300–9,800 ft)
Bulbophyllum glaucum Schltr. 1913 New Guinea 800 metres (2,600 ft)
Bulbophyllum imitator J.J.Verm. 1992 Papua New Guinea 2,800–3,000 metres (9,200–9,800 ft)

References

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  1. ^ "Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores". Tropicos. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  2. ^ a b "Largest online collection of New Guinea orchids". Orchids of New Guinea. Retrieved 2023-06-24.