Bulbophyllum fritillariflorum J.J.Smith 1912 SECTION Hyalosema Schlechter 1911 Photo by © Richard Ashby and His Orchid Photo Website

Another Flower Photo courtesy of Wolfgang H. Bandisch. Copyright © 1998, 1999 All rights reserved. And his Papua & New Guinea Orchid Species site

INTERMITENT

Common Name The Fritillaria-Like [A Lilaceae] Bulbophyllum

Flower Size 3" [7.5 cm]

A mat forming epiphyte found on horizontal branches in Papua and New Guinea `where it can flower several times a year on a slender, basal, 4 to 6" [10 to 15 cm] long inflorescence that has a solitary flower held above the leaves. This species needs a tree fern mount, hot temperatures, a shady location and ample water to grow well.

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; The Orchids of Papua New Guinea An Introduction Millar 1978 photo fide; Australian Orchid Review Vol 66 No 3 2001 photo; Botanica's Orchids Laurel Glen 2001 photo fide; Bulbophyllums and Their Allies Seigerist 2001; Orchidaceae of German New Guinea Schlechter 1913/85

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