| Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Section: | Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores J.J.Verm. , Schuit. & de Vogel 2014 |
| Type species | |
| Bulbophyllum imitator | |
| Species | |
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Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.[1]
Description[edit]
Species in this section have small pseudobulbs with one to many flowers. It is possible to distinguish the species from those in the Macrouris by viewing the stigma. [2]
Distribution[edit]
Plants from this section are found in New Guinea.[2]
Species[edit]
Bulbophyllum section Imitatores comprises the following species:
| Image | Name | Distribution | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides Schltr. 1913 | New Guinea | 200–2,000 metres (660–6,560 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum dichotomum J.J.Sm. 1908 | New Guinea, Solomons and Vanuatu | 700–3,000 metres (2,300–9,800 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum glaucum Schltr. 1913 | New Guinea | 800 metres (2,600 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum imitator J.J.Verm. 1992 | Papua New Guinea | 2,800–3,000 metres (9,200–9,800 ft) |
References[edit]
- ^ "Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores". Tropicos. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ^ a b "Largest online collection of New Guinea orchids". Orchids of New Guinea. Retrieved 2023-06-24.