Bulbophyllum longissimum
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Bulbophyllum longissimum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.
Description
Plant produces pseudobulbs that are 2.5-4 cm long with a single leaf. Leaves are subsessile and leathery 9-15 cm x 2.5-4.5 cm It is most noted for its 3-7 very large flowers with pendant 20 cm long inflorescence, pale yellow to cream with red stripes or spots lateral sepals up to 30 cm (12 inches) in length growing from a peduncle. The lip is yellow.[1] Dorsal sepal is cupped tapering at the apex and pubescent.[2][3]
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Closeup to flower
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Plant
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Distribution
It is native to the Malay Peninsula, Thailand, Myanmar, and Borneo at low elevations.[4]
References
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