Bulbophyllum hirundinis [Gagnep.] Seidenf. 1974 SECTION Cirrhopetalum [Lindl.] Rchb.f 1861
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Common Name The Swallow Shaped Bulbophyllum - In China Lian Hua Juan Ban Lan
Flower Size 3/4" [2 cm]
This miniature, warm to cool growing epiphytic species is found in Vietnam and Taiwan on tree trunks in forests at elevations around 500 to 3000 meters with small, grooved, ovate psuedobulbs carrying a single, apical leaf that blooms on a basal, 2 3/8" [6 cm] long, slender inflorescence that has an apical umbel of several [4 to 10] flowers. This species needs warm to cool temperaures, a fast draining medium, partial shade, good air movement and ample moisture to grow well.
See also B fimbriperianthium as it is very similar. The main distinction is that B fimriperianthium has a rounded to obtuse dorsal sepal
Synonyms Bulbophyllum remotifolium (Fukuy.) K.Nakaj. 1973; *Cirrhopetalum hirundinis Gagnep. 1931; Cirrhopetalum remotifolium Fukuy. 1935
References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Bulbophyllums and Their Allies Seigerist 2001; Notes on Cirrhopetalum Seidenfaden 1973 drawing fide; Flora of China Vol 25 Zhengyi, Raven & Deyuan 2009; The Wild Orchids in Yunnan Xu Xiang Ye & Liu 2010 photos fide;
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