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Bulbophyllum gracile

Synonyms
Bulbophyllum thouarsii

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Botanical details
Family
Orchidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Bulbophyllum

Genus description

A large, diverse genus of mainly epiphytic, sympodial tropical orchids, producing a clump of small pseudobulbs, which serve as plant’s storage for water and nutrients. Most species carry one leaf on top of each pseudobulb. Over 2000 species have been described and accepted

Name status

Correct

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