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Bulbophyllum sect. Cirrhopetalum

Bulbophyllum sect. Cirrhopetalum is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum. The taxon name comes from Latin cirrus (fringe) and Greek petalon (petal), hence meaning fringed-petaled.

Description

Plants in this genus are usually small with rhizomes. The dorsal sepal is typically smaller than the lateral sepal. The plants have an umbellate inflorescence and cone-shaped pseudobulbs.

Distribution

Plants from this section are found in Africa and Asia.

Species

Bulbophyllum section Cirrhopetalum comprises the following species:

References

  • Braem GJ. 1986 Bulbophyllum oder Cirrhopetalum. Orchidee, 37. (5)
  • Rysy W. 2004 Cirrhopetalum - historical overview, critical remarks and new suggestions regarding the genus. Orchid Rev. 112. (1256): 77-81