| Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Section: | Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores J.J.Verm. , Schuit. & de Vogel 2014 |
| Type species | |
| Bulbophyllum imitator | |
| Species | |
See text | |
Bulbophyllum sect. Imitatores is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum . [1]
Species in this section have small pseudobulbs with one to many flowers. It is possible to distinguish the species from those in the Macrouris by viewing the stigma. [2]
Plants from this section are found in New Guinea. [2]
Bulbophyllum section Imitatores comprises the following species:
| Image | Name | Distribution | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbophyllum desmotrichoides Schltr. 1913 | New Guinea | 200–2,000 metres (660–6,560 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum dichotomum J.J.Sm. 1908 | New Guinea, Solomons and Vanuatu | 700–3,000 metres (2,300–9,800 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum glaucum Schltr. 1913 | New Guinea | 800 metres (2,600 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum imitator J.J.Verm. 1992 | Papua New Guinea | 2,800–3,000 metres (9,200–9,800 ft) | |
Bulbophyllum imitator is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum found in New Guinea.
Bulbophyllum nocturnum is a species of epiphytic orchid that grows in New Britain. It was described in 2011, and is the first species of orchid known to consistently flower during the night, and close its flowers during the day.
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.
Bulbophyllum sect. Altisceptrum is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Intervallatae is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Papulipetalum is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Uncifera is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Peltopus is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Sestochilos is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Gongorodes is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Pelma is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Bifarium is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Brachystachyae is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Tapeinoglossum is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Codonosiphon is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Schistopetalum is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Pedilochilus is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Oxysepala is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Hymenobractea is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.
Bulbophyllum sect. Piestobulbon is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.