Bulbophyllum ankylochele

Bulbophyllum ankylochele is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. This orchid species is native to the Philippines and is known for its small size and beautiful, intricate flowers. 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.

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

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

References

  1. "Bulbophyllum ankylochele J.J. Verm". Tropicos. Retrieved 7 May 2015.


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