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Bulbophyllum ankylochele

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Bulbophyllum ankylochele
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Bulbophyllum
Species:
B. ankylochele
Binomial name
Bulbophyllum ankylochele
J.J.Verm.
Synonyms[1]

Peltopus ankylochele (J.J.Verm.) Szlach. and Marg.

Bulbophyllum ankylochele is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. This orchid species is native to the New Guinea and is known for its small size and beautiful, intricate flowers.[2] The scientific name "ankylochele" comes from the Greek words "ankylos," meaning "bent," and "cheilos," meaning "lip," referring to the lip of the flower that is bent downwards.

References

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  1. ^ "Bulbophyllum ankylochele J.J. Verm". Tropicos. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Largest online collection of New Guinea orchids". Orchids of New Guinea. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
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