Bulbophyllum echinolabium J.J. Sm. 1934 SECTION Intervallatae Ridley 1897 Video of flower opening Video by Andrew Krukov Common Name The Bulbophyllum with the Hedge-Hog Shaped Lip
Flower Size 16" [40 cm]
This unifoliate, epiphytic species is found in Sulawesi, the Celebes Islands and Borneo and has the largest flower in Bulbophyllum that blooms on a basal, 28" [70 cm] long, successively, single flowered inflorescence that slowly extends with up to 10, unpleasant smelling flowers, the largest flower of the genus occuring in the spring and summer . Best given hot to warm temperatures, good air circulation, high humidity, frequent waterings and can be grown in pots or wooded baskets with a loose open medium.
References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ;
Bulbophyllum and Their Allies Seigerist 2001; A to Z of SE Asian Orchids O'Byrne 2001
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