Bulbophyllum sect. Hymenobractea is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.[1]
| Bulbophyllum sect. Hymenobractea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Section: | Bulbophyllum sect. Hymenobractea Schltr. 1913 |
| Type species | |
| Bulbophyllum infundibuliforme | |
| Species | |
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Description edit
Species in this section are epiphytes with creeping rhizomes with a minute pseudobulb carrying a single leaf. Plant blooms with 1 to 10 flowered.
Distribution edit
Plants from this section are found in Papua New Guinea.[2]
Species edit
Bulbophyllum section Hymenobractea comprises the following species:
| Image | Name | Distribution | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbophyllum aemulum Schltr. 1905 | Papua New Guinea | 150–900 metres (490–2,950 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum infundibuliforme J.J. Sm. 1830-4 | Papua New Guinea | 100–600 metres (330–1,970 ft) |
References edit
- ^ "Bulbophyllum sect. Hymenobractea". Tropicos. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ^ "Largest online collection of New Guinea orchids". Orchids of New Guinea. Retrieved 2023-06-24.