Bulbophyllum translucidum
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| taxon = Bulbophyllum translucidum
| authority = R.Bustam., Kindler & U.F.Ferreras 2016
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Bulbophyllum translucidum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.
It is named after the translucent nature of the tepals. It is placed in section Sestochilus. Flowers have a fecal scent attracting flies from the family Muscidae that pollinate the flower.
Distribution
The plant is endemic to Samar, Leyte and Agusan, Philippines growing on limestone outcrops in the forest at 321 meters.
References
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- Kindler, M., Bustamante, R. & Ferreras, U.F. 2016. [http://orchidee.de/neubeschreibungen/2016/05/Bulbophyllum_translucidum_Kindler_R_Bustamante_et_Ferreras.pdf Die Orchidee (Hamburg) Die Orchidee 2(4) .pdf] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009220027/http://orchidee.de/neubeschreibungen/2016/05/Bulbophyllum_translucidum_Kindler_R_Bustamante_et_Ferreras.pdf |date=2016-10-09 }}
- Kindler, M., Bustamante, R. & Ferreras, U.F. 2016. Die Orchidee (Hamburg) 67(5): 402-406
- [http://bulbophyllum-checklist.bulbophyllum.at/ The Bulbophyllum-Checklist]
- [http://www.orchidspecies.com/indexbulb.htm The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia]
External links
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- {{Wikispecies-inline|Bulbophyllum translucidum|Bulbophyllum translucidum}}
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Category:Endemic orchids of the Philippines