Bulbophyllum expallidum J.J.Verm.

Species

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Characteristics

Pseudobulbs set close together on the rhizome, 1-leafed, up to 3 × 2.5 cm, ovoid, obscurely 4–6-angled, glossy yellow, rarely purple-tinged.
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Dorsal sepal c. 10 × 2 mm, lanceolate, acuminate, slightly recurved; lateral sepals slightly longer, otherwise similar.
Inflorescence erect or suberect, to 35 cmlong, many-flowered, the flowers ± secund.
Column 1–1.8 mm long, including stelidia; stelidia 0.4–0.7 mm long.
Flowers creamy-white, faintly scented, not opening widely.
Lip 2–4 × 0.5 mm, fleshy, channelled, with purple line.
Leaf erect, stiff, up to 12 × 3 cm, oblong.
Petals 2.5 × 1.5 mm, ovate, acute.
Pedicel and ovary 3–4 mm long.
Bracts 2–5 mm long, whitish.
Epiphytic herb.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support epiphyte
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

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Distribution

Bulbophyllum expallidum world distribution map, present in Rwanda, Tanzania, United Republic of, and Zambia

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903732-1
WFO ID wfo-0000494076
COL ID 69447
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Synonyms

Bulbophyllum expallidum