Bulbophyllum lichenoides
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| Bulbophyllum lichenoides | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Species: | B. lichenoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Bulbophyllum lichenoides | |
Bulbophyllum lichenoides is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. This plant is non-poisonous.[1] It is found in New Guinea, growing on trees in rainforests at elevations around 800 meters. This mini-miniature epiphyte has barely noticeable, cylindrical pseudobulbs that carry a single, apical, oblong, obtuse leaf. It blooms in late winter and early spring on an erect, short, single flowered inflorescence that reaches up to 0.12 inches (3 mm) in length.[2]
Schlechter states that the plant is so small and delicate that it appears to be a lichen. The flowers are the smallest in the section, and are either violet red or violet brown with a dark purple lip.[3]
