Bulbophyllum sect. Bifalcula
| Bulbophyllum sect. Bifalcula | |
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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. Bifalcula Schltr. 1925 |
| Type species | |
| Bulbophyllum implexum | |
| Species | |
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Bulbophyllum sect. Bifalcula is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.[1]
Description[edit]
Species in this section have 2 leaved pseudobulbs and a raceme with multiple flowers with and basal tooth on the lip.[2]
Distribution[edit]
Plants from this section are found in Madagascar.
Species[edit]
Bulbophyllum section Bifalcula comprises the following species:
| Image | Name | Distribution | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbophyllum capuronii Bosser 1971 | Madagascar | 0–100 metres (0–328 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum complanatum H.Perrier 1937 | Madagascar | 0–1,600 metres (0–5,249 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum implexum Jum. & H.Perrier 1912 | Madagascar | 0–800 metres (0–2,625 ft) | |
| Bulbophyllum macrocarpum Frapp. ex Cordem. 1895 | Reunion | ||
| Bulbophyllum minutum Thouars 1822 | Madagacar, Mascarenes and Reunion | 0–800 metres (0–2,625 ft) |
References[edit]
- ^ "Bulbophyllum sect. Bifalcula". Tropicos. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ^ Fischer, Gunter A.; Gravendeel, Barbara; Sieder, Anton; Andriantiana, Jacky; Heiselmayer, Paul; Cribb, Phillip J.; Smidt, Eric de Camargo; Samuel, Rosabelle; Kiehn, Michael (2007). "Evolution of resupination in Malagasy species of Bulbophyllum (Orchidaceae)". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 45 (1). Elsevier BV: 358–376. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2007.06.023. ISSN 1055-7903.