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The Elongated Bulbophyllum

Bulbophyllum elongatum

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

large, epiphytic orchid, pretty sure about the species

Habitat:

montane rainforest, 800m

Notes:

This was the first orchid (of five) I spotted in the mountains near Pensiangan. I was so happy to look up and find this one blooming just above. Most of the orchids I spot are small or have very small flowers, usually less than 1cm. It was really special to spot one this large in full bloom.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Dan Doucette
Thanks Matti, I hear you about being cautious but the description and photos seems to be a really good match. Thanks Chun, the diversity of orchids is truly astounding.
MattiNiissalo
I'm not sure if this is correctly identified, but it seems fairly similar to Bulbophyllum elongatum: http://www.rv-orchidworks.com/orchidtalk/orchids-other-genera-bloom/22737-bulbophyllum-elongatum.html. Of course, Bulbophyllum is an enormous genus, so proceed with caution =)
ChunXingWong
Such an unusual and beautiful orchid plant. The ways the flowers are arranged are truly mesmerizing.

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PublishedMarch 30, 2014

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