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Bulbophyllum nutans

Also known as: Bulbophyllum nutans var. flavum Cordem., 1895 +6 more
  • Bulbophyllum nutans var. flavum Cordem., 1895
  • Bulbophyllum nutans var. genuinum Cordem., 1895
  • Bulbophyllum nutans var. nanum Cordem., 1895
  • Bulbophyllum nutans var. pictum Cordem., 1895
  • Bulbophyllum nutans var. rubellum Cordem., 1895
  • Phyllorchis nutans (Thouars) Kuntze
  • Phyllorkis nutans Thouars
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.

Bulbophyllum nutans is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Bulbophyllum is notably large, comprising more than 2200 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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