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Hapalochilus nitidus (?)

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Dec 17, 2010.

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  1. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I got this labeled H.nitidus. The flower is a bit under 3" wide. The plant appears much different from other plants (pseudobulbs and leaves) that I have know as nitidus and the flower is much smaller and proportionally a bit different. Does anyone have any thoughts on whether this is a widely variable species or a number of species that are frequently confused/lumped/misidentified? I really like this group and would like to propagate it, but not make a hybrid. Unfortunately, I only bought one plant of it at the time.
    hapaloc.6193.front.jpg hapaloc.6193.side.jpg hapaloc.6193.closer.jpg hapaloc.6193.plant.jpg
     
  2. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    For comparison, here is an image of another plant I have from a different source.
    hapalochilus.nitidus.specimen.jpg
     
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    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    That is really cool Marni...never seen this genus before
     
  4. Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Second one is what I know as nitidum. First one is not. It's closer to aristilabre, but still different. I acquired two plants of what I'm calling "new nitidum" at the same time. All they've ever done is blast on me, though. Perhaps Chuck Nishihira can shed some light on this group; he's really good with PNG bulbos. If that fails, I bet Jaap, Peter O'Byrne, or Wolfgang could be of some help. I'll drum up some email addresses for you if you like.

    Whatever it is, I love it. Duh. :D
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks, Jon. If someone here doesn't have an idea I'll reach out to some of those you mentioned.
     
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    LOVE IT!!!!!!!
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I tried to self it and broke the column getting the pollen in the stigma.:eek: I'll be waiting for another bud.
     
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    great ones, oh hope it will flower many times.

    The first pictures possible showing Bulbophyllum formosum
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I have a division of this plant http://orchidspecies.com/orphotdir/hapformosus.jpg but haven't bloomed it yet. My (vague) sense of formosanum is that the lip is proportionally longer than it is on my unknown. Thanks for suggesting this.
     
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    Habitat of plant is exactly the same, lip... hm, doesn't loo longer on other pictures, more important are very small, sharp ended, nearly triangular petals, and column of course... ;-) if it is not it have to be mostly similar sp...
     
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    :eek: WANT!!!!