Bulbophyllum ID please
 

Hi all,

recently got this plant in spike from a local nursery and the owner said that it was a new bulbophyllum from Taiwan (Am not sure if it Originates from Taiwan or was just shipped from Taiwan) And it bloomed for me today, Any clues on what it maybe? Closest match was Bulbophyllum Carunculatum, Does not smell bad though.

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Freddie

Is the lip smooth or "bumpy"?

Bumpy. Like how a tongue really looks! :biggrin:

It should be carunculatum.

Could be amplebracteatum, which looks a lot like carunculatum with some subtle differences. There also seem to be a number of undescribed species in section Lepidorhiza that pop up in the trade from time to time.

--Nat

Does amplebracteatum not have a smooth lip? Mind you I haven't seen one in person, that's just how it appears in photos.

Hmmm... from the few photos I've been able to find it looks like the lip of amplebracteatum does have some bumpy protuberances on the upper part, hard to tell the extent though especially compared to carunculatum. The lip color and overall shape of Xenophon's flower look more like amplebracteatum to me, though, carunculatum seems flatter with a very dark almost black lip.

I have an amplebracteatum division (labeled that, at least) that hasn't bloomed for me yet. I'll check with the person I got it from to see if hers has a rugose lip.

--Nat

amplebracteatum
 

I have amplebracteatum in spike no flower open yet but can post picture when it does.

Hi all,

here's a clearer picture.

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more photos,

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Probably not carunculatum, but I can't say what it is.

i do really with a 80% chance of confirming it is Amplebracteatum. will consult with the nursery that i bought it from soon.

Cheers,
Freddie

Spoken to the nursery owner and he concluded that it was Bulbophyllum carunculatum.

???

but after looking at Bikedoctor's thread, i do suspect so.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...unculatum.html

Sorry I can't help but it is a beauty. What size is it?
How long are the leaves?