Bulbophyllum ankylochele
Species of orchid
| Bulbophyllum ankylochele | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Species: | B. ankylochele |
| Binomial name | |
| Bulbophyllum ankylochele J.J.Verm. | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
| Peltopus ankylochele (J.J.Verm.) Szlach. and Marg. | |
Bulbophyllum ankylochele is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. This orchid species is native to the New Guinea and is known for its small size and beautiful, intricate flowers.[2] 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.
References
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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