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Bulbophyllum singaporeanum

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Orchidaceae

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Bulbophyllum membranifolium, Bulbophyllum purpureorhachis, Bulbophyllum, Orchids

Bulbophyllum singaporeanum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. This species has leaves that are about 30cm long and 4cm wide, glossy green on top and slightly purple below. The inflorescence bears a cluster of small plowers. They are a pale purplish-green, with dark purple spotsand a magenta coloured lip. They emit an unpleasant odour of rotting fish which leads to believe that they are pollinated by flies. They are native to Borneo and Malaysia.

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Bulbophyllum singaporeanum Wikipedia


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