Research Paper

Bulbophyllum tangerinum, a new orchid species of Taiwan

Ching-Hwang Liu, Tsan-Piao Lin

Published on: 10 April 2025

Page: 315 - 319

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2025.70.315

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    Abstract

    This report presents one new orchid of Taiwan, viz., Bulbophyllum tangerinum T.P. Lin. Bulbophyllum tangerinum is uniquely characterized by the presence of a long peduncle that exceeds 12 cm, orange-red flowers, and translucent twisted hairs on the lower margin of the lateral sepal. A full description, photos, and line drawings are provided. Also, a brief review of the Cirrhopetalum alliance of Taiwan is presented.

    Keyword: Bulbophyllum albociliatum var. remotifolium, Bulbophyllum setaceum, Cirrhopetalum, Ephippium, Orchidaceae

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