Bulbophyllum calceolus
Submitted by bernabu on Sat, 31/01/2009 - 04:38
Score: 8.8, Votes: 4
Bulbophyllum calceolus
Endemic to Borneo. Psuedobulbs fairly close on a thin rhizome. Inflorescence up to 3" long, with single flower up to 1" long with nearly black, pouched lip. Flowers non - resupinate.
bernabu
Vote Result
Score: 8.8, Votes: 4
nearly black
Lovely Bernard!
Nearly black is right for sure...
Regards wellsy
High altitude...
Hi Bernard,no doubt this is a beautiful species you have here.....Is it a high altitude type of species we are looking at....
Well I've been to Borneo quite frequent....but I seldom seen this species in the market....
Regards
Pak Sheikh
Pak Sheikh
B.calceolus
Pak, This species is endemic to Borneo. According to Vermeulen the habitat and ecology of B.calceolus is, Montane forest. Usually in rather open forest, riverine forest, podzolic forest. On branches of shrubs and trees, rooting on the bare bark or in thin moss. Once found growing as a terrestrial. Altitude 1300-1650 m.
Distribution in Borneo: Sabah: West Coast/Interior zone (Mount Kinabalu; Ula Padas).
bernabu
Photo use
Hi Bernabu I would love to be able to add your photos of this species to IOSPE. Full credit to you and a link to OOL
Jay Pfahl
jay pfahl