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Bulbophyllum longiflorum

 
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Bulbophyllum longiflorum - The Long Flowered Bulbophyllum, The Pale Umbrella Orchid
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Common name: The Long Flowered Bulbophyllum, The Pale Umbrella Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae
Synonym: Bulbophyllum eberhardtii, Bulbophyllum pulchrum, Bulbophyllum strangularium, Cirrhopetalum longiflorum
Distribution: Uganda to NE KwaZulu-Natal, W Indian Ocean, Malesia to Pacific
Habitat: Rainforests; 0-1200m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is up to 8" long with 2-8 flowers. Flowers are 2" long.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): September
Fragrance: Foul
Description: This orchid has a wide range, and can be found with flowers that range in color from pale yellow-green, pink, or spotted dark pink. It smells unpleasant, but still looks interesting.
Comments: Bulbophyllum longiflorum
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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