Bulbophyllum ankylochele
Appearance
Bulbophyllum ankylochele | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
Species: | B. ankylochele
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Binomial name | |
Bulbophyllum ankylochele J.J.Verm.
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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
[edit]- ^ "Bulbophyllum ankylochele J.J. Verm". Tropicos. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "Largest online collection of New Guinea orchids". Orchids of New Guinea. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
External links
[edit]- Media related to Bulbophyllum ankylochele at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Bulbophyllum ankylochele at Wikispecies
- The Bulbophyllum-Checklist
- The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia