Bulbophyllum cheiri subsp. cheiri
Also known as: Bulbophyllum copelandii Ames +6 more
- Bulbophyllum copelandii Ames
- Bulbophyllum megalanthum Griff.
- Bulbophyllum praestans Kraenzl.
- Bulbophyllum whitfordii Rolfe
- Phyllorchis megalantha (Griff.) Kuntze
- Phyllorkis megalantha (Griff.) Kuntze
- Sarcopodium megalanthum (Griff.) Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Found natively in Tropical Asia, Bulbophyllum cheiri subsp. cheiri is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Bulbophyllum cheiri, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Malaya, Philippines, Sulawesi
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Guinea
Base Species & Variations