Bulbophyllum translucidum

Bulbophyllum translucidum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.

Bulbophyllum translucidum
Flower
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Genus:	Bulbophyllum
Species:	B. translucidum
Binomial name
Bulbophyllum translucidum R.Bustam., Kindler & U.F.Ferreras 2016

It is named after the translucent nature of the tepals. It is placed in section Sestochilus. Flowers have a fecal scent attracting flies from the family Muscidae that pollinate the flower.

Distribution

The plant is endemic to Samar, Leyte and Agusan, Philippines growing on limestone outcrops in the forest at 321 meters.

References

• Kindler, M., Bustamante, R. & Ferreras, U.F. 2016. Die Orchidee (Hamburg) Die Orchidee 2(4) .pdf Archived 2016-10-09 at the Wayback Machine
• Kindler, M., Bustamante, R. & Ferreras, U.F. 2016. Die Orchidee (Hamburg) 67(5): 402-406
• The Bulbophyllum-Checklist
• The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia

External links

• Media related to Bulbophyllum translucidum at Wikimedia Commons
• Data related to Bulbophyllum translucidum at Wikispecies