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Unknown Bulbophyllum (Edit: B. gymnopus)

Discussion in 'Orchid Identification Section' started by KellyW, Dec 31, 2018.

  1. Dec 31, 2018 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    This is the first time this plant has bloomed for me and it is mislabelled. It was labelled as B. rufilabrum. It is a really interesting flower and any help with the ID would be appreciated.

    For size:
    The tree fern mount is 8 inches tall.
    The natural spread of the lateral sepals is ~ 1/2 inch or 11 mm.
    The typical leaf is 6-7 inches
    Pseudobulbs are 1 - 1.5 inch.
    The tallest inflorescence is 5 inches.

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  2. Jan 2, 2019 #2
    RustyExotics

    RustyExotics Nicholas - It's a terrestrial thing

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    It looks similar to Bulb. scorpio, but I'm not entirely convinced that's the correct ID. I only know a little bit about the species.
     
  3. Jan 3, 2019 #3
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Nicholas, thanks for the suggestion. I looked up B. scorpio and that is not a match. The long lateral sepals create a similar appearance but the flower structure is different. I'll keep looking.
     
  4. Jan 4, 2019 #4
    GaryYG

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    Hi Kelly,

    How about Bulbophyllum gymnopus from Bangladesh, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam?

    Reference: Seidenfaden, G. (1979) "Orchid Genera in Thailand: VIII - Bulbophyllum Thou." Dansk Botanisk Arkiv. Udgivet Af Dansk Botanisk Forening, Copenhagen.

    Cheers.

    Gary
     
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  5. Jan 4, 2019 #5
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Gary, that's it! Thank you so much.