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Bulbophyllum trigonopus (Rchb.f.) P.T.Ong
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Bulbophyllum pulchellum var. brachysepalum, Bulbophyllum pulchellum var. purpureum, Bulbophyllum pulchellum |
| Common Name: | The Charming Bulbophyllum |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sympodial growth |
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| Foliage | Leaves are linear, with a bilobed tip. One leaf is borne per pseudobulb. |
| Stems | Fleshy, ovoid pseudobulbs |
| Flowers | Flowers are borne on short stalks, up to 10 flowers per umbel. Sepals and petals are light yellow and densely spotted with red. Lip is deep maroon with a yellow tip. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | Use as an epiphyte on trees |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Little Water |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Emarginate |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Pseudostem |
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| Root Type | Underground, Aboveground |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flower Size | 15 mm |
| Inflorescence Size | 5 cm |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
| Seed Description | Nurmerous and dust-like seeds lacking endosperm. |
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| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
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Others
| Master ID | 31070 |
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| Species ID | 5457 |
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