Bulbophyllum jaapii
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Bulbophyllum jaapii is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.[1] It was described botanically in 2001.[2]
The distribution and range of B. jaapii is extremely limited; confined entirely to the summit forests and scrublands of a singular mountain in Camaroon (Mount Kupe, a dormant volcano on the Western High Plateau), at elevations of approximately 1,800 meters. It was first collected in November (during flowering), 1985 as a new discovery by D.W. Thomas and H.L. MacLeod, whom characterized them as locally common. However, despite several detailed surveys of the area a decade later, no further specimens have been collected.[1]
Although its habitat is situated above the elevation where local human activity could pose a significant threat, B. jaapii is more subject to catastrophic reduction in population from a singular event, such as a mudslide or forest fire, owing to its extremely small and isolated range.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Assessors: B.J. Pollard, I. Darbyshire; Evaluators: L. Zapfack, P.J. Cribb (2004). "Bulbophyllum jaapii in IUCN 2009". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2009.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Plant Name Details for Bulbophyllum jaapii". IPNI. Retrieved October 3, 2009.
External links
- Specimen isotype of B. jaapii from Aluka.org
- Specimen holotype of B. jaapii from Aluka.org
- Specimen filed as B. jaapii from Aluka.org
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