Bulbophyllum translucidum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Species: | B. translucidum
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| Binomial name | |
| Bulbophyllum translucidum R.Bustam., Kindler & U.F.Ferreras 2016
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Bulbophyllum translucidum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.
It is named after the translucent nature of the tepals. It is placed in section Sestochilus. Flowers have a fecal scent attracting flies from the family Muscidae that pollinate the flower.
Distribution
[edit]The plant is endemic to Samar, Leyte and Agusan, Philippines growing on limestone outcrops in the forest at 321 meters.
References
[edit]- Kindler, M., Bustamante, R. & Ferreras, U.F. 2016. Die Orchidee (Hamburg) Die Orchidee 2(4) .pdf Archived 2016-10-09 at the Wayback Machine
- Kindler, M., Bustamante, R. & Ferreras, U.F. 2016. Die Orchidee (Hamburg) 67(5): 402-406
- The Bulbophyllum-Checklist
- The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
External links
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Media related to Bulbophyllum translucidum at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Bulbophyllum translucidum at Wikispecies
