Bulbophyllum translucidum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.
It is named after the translucent nature of the tepals. It is placed in section Sestochilus. Flowers have a fecal scent attracting flies from the family Muscidae that pollinate the flower. Distribution The plant is endemic to Samar, Leyte and Agusan, Philippines growing on limestone outcrops in the forest at 321 meters.
References
Kindler, M., Bustamante, R. & Ferreras, U.F. 2016. Die Orchidee (Hamburg) Die Orchidee 2(4) .pdf Kindler, M., Bustamante, R. & Ferreras, U.F. 2016. Die Orchidee (Hamburg) 67(5): 402-406 The Bulbophyllum-Checklist The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
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