Bulbophyllum similissimum J.J.Verm.1991
Flower with spots another Angle SECTION Monilibulbus J.J.Sm. 1914 Photos by © Art Vogel
Common Name or Meaning The Very Much Similar Bulbophyllum [refers to the similarity of this species to B latisepalum and B puntjakense]
Flower Size .6" [1.5 cm]
Found in Borneo at elevations around 1300 to 1500 meters as a mini-miniature sized, warm growing epiphyte with a creeping rhizome giving rise to ovoid, ellipsoid to orbicular, slightly flattened pseudobulbs carrying a single, apical, erect, rigid, elliptic, obtuse, gradually narrowing below into the petiolate base leaf that blooms in the spring on a basal, erect, 1.8 to 2" [1.3 to 5 cm] long, single flowered inflorescence with tubular floral bracts and carrying non fragrant flowers
CAUTION this determination although similar to the type drawing in the Orchids of Borneo is much different than the photos with the type. Use with caution.
Synonyms
References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; *The Orchids of Borneo Vol 2 Vermuellen 1991 drawing ok/ photo hmm; A Checklist of the Orchids of Borneo Wood & Cribb 1994 photo ;
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