Bulbophyllum obovatifolium

[naoki]

I got this from Far East Agriculture earlier this year. There were two buds before we took off for salmon dip-netting, but one was done when we got back. But the second one was still there.

There isn't much info about this species. The best info I can find is here:
http://www.orchidsnewguinea.com/orchid-information/species/speciescode/388

For my untrained eyes, it doesn't seem to contradict with the illustration, and the description is mostly similar (except color, but color can be variable). There were photos from about 2 people on internet (one of them in Japan is probably the same source). So I'm not completely sure if the ID is correct. Any inputs appreciated.


Bulbophyllum obovatifolium on Flickr


Bulbophyllum obovatifolium on Flickr

Below here, they are dissected.

Dorsal sepal removed:
Bulbophyllum obovatifolium, dorsal sepal removed on Flickr

To show the column, all sepals and the front petal was removed. But the white petal can be seen behind the column:

Bulbophyllum obovatifolium, column and lip on Flickr


Bulbophyllum obovatifolium, column and lip on Flickr


Bulbophyllum obovatifolium, disected on Flickr


Bulbophyllum obovatifolium, lip and anther cap on Flickr

 

[goods]

Wow! I need to remember to order this one next time!!

 

[blondie]

Great bloom these are lovely section of the bulbos

 

[SlipperFan]

Very very red!

 

[My Green Pets]

Beautifully and skillfully dissected in my opinion!

 

[Ozpaph]

what a curious flower