Bulbophyllum karbianglongensis (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae), a new species from Assam, India

A new epiphytic Bulbophyllum belonging to section Cirrhopetaloides is described from tropical mixed evergreen forests of Karbi Anglong (Assam, India) with coloured photographs and line drawings. It is allied to the Bulbophyllum bicolor, B. venulosum and B. blaoense, but differs in the size and shape...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gogoi, Khyanjeet, Hondiqui, Rituraj
Format: Online
Language:eng
Published: Universidad de Costa Rica 2021
Online Access:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/lankesteriana/article/view/49046
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Summary:A new epiphytic Bulbophyllum belonging to section Cirrhopetaloides is described from tropical mixed evergreen forests of Karbi Anglong (Assam, India) with coloured photographs and line drawings. It is allied to the Bulbophyllum bicolor, B. venulosum and B. blaoense, but differs in the size and shape of pseudobulbs, the shape of the leaf blade, and flower size. A detailed description with corresponding color photos and information on the habitat is provided.