Bulbophyllum arfakianum
Introduction '''''Bulbophyllum arfakianum''''' is a species of orchid in the genus ''Bulbophyllum''. This rare orchid is endemic to Arfak Mountains at elevations 50~400 meters in rainforests, Papua New Guinea.
Description The species is slow-growing epiphyte with an ascending growth habit. Its pseudobulbs are ovoid, 1-leafed at the apex, spaced of about 2.5 cm on a creeping rhizome. Leaves are oblong, dark green, 4.5~9 cm long. Inflorescence is from the base of the pseudobulb and single-flowered, 14 cm long. Flowers are 5 cm long with a dorsal sepal with pointed apex bent forward. lateral sepals are falcate, converging at the apex. Flowers are colored with maroon macules.
References * The Bulbophyllum-Checklist* The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
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