Bulbophyllum hirudiniferum

Bulbophyllum hirudiniferum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Bulbophyllum
Species:
B. hirudiniferum
Binomial name
Bulbophyllum hirudiniferum
J. J. Verm.

Bulbophyllum hirudiniferum is a rare species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. It was Described by the botanist J.J. Vermeulen in 1982, and it is native to tropical Asia.

Bulbophyllum hirudiniferum is characterized by its elongated, slender pseudobulbs that can reach up to 15 cm in length. The plant produces small, yellow flowers featuring a distinctive white lip. These flowers are typical of the genus, which is known for its unique floral structures adapted to attract specific pollinators.

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