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 | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
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
- "Bulbophyllum ankylochele J.J. Verm". Tropicos. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
External links
Media related to Bulbophyllum ankylochele at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Bulbophyllum ankylochele at Wikispecies
- The Bulbophyllum-Checklist
- The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
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