Cirrhopetalum

<i>Bulbophyllum <span style="font-style:normal;">sect.</span> Cirrhopetalum</i>

Bulbophyllum sect. Cirrhopetalum

Section of flowering plants


Bulbophyllum sect. Cirrhopetalum is a section of the genus Bulbophyllum.[1] The taxon name comes from Latin cirrus (fringe) and Greek petalon (petal), hence meaning fringed-petaled.

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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.[2]

Distribution

Plants from this section are found in Africa and Asia.

Species

Bulbophyllum section Cirrhopetalum comprises the following species:

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References

  1. "Bulbophyllum sect. Cirrhopetalum". Tropicos. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  2. "Dragon Agro Products - Bulbophyllum, Cirrhopetalum & Coelogyne". www.dragonagro.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.

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