Bulbophyllum propinquum Kraenzl. 1908 SECTION Anisopetalum [Hkr.] Lindl. 1846 Photo by © Lourens Grobler
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Common Name The Scientific name means close, may refer to the close set flowers on the raceme
Flower Size 3/8" [1 cm]
Found only in Northern Thailand at altitudes around 1400 meters as a small sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte with conical psuedobulbs carrying a single, apical, lanceolate leaf that blooms in the late winter and spring on a short to 8" [20 cm] long, arching scape with 4 sheaths and many flowers that start to be pendant towards the apex. This species does well mounted on cork or treefern and should be given moderately bright light, cool to warm temperatures and water while growing with a lessening after the pseudobulbs have matured
Synonyms Bulbophytlum chlorostachys Schlechter 1912
References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; The Orchids of Thailand Seidenfaden & Smitinand 1959 drawing, photo fide; Orchid Genera In Thailand Vol VIII Seidenfadden 1990; Bulbophyllum and Their Allies Seigerist 2001; Botanica's Orchids Laurel Glen 2001; Miniature Orchids McQueen 1999; Orchids of India A Glimpse Misra 2007
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