Bulbophyllum

            Through the use of color and aroma to increase the fertilization, it is amazing to consider that orchids might have the same thinking process as that of the animals. When the Bulbophyllum and allies are being compared with other genera, it has been stated that  besides the aroma principle,the structure of the flowers has been transformed into another attractive pollinators ready for more fertilization.Moreover,their lips would move like springed trap in order to increase the fertilization to a higher rate. In Thailand, we can find more than 150 species of the Bulbophyllum with the most astounding flower shapes.

Bulbophyllum morphologorum

            Anepiphyte found growing on tree trunks or rocks in montane forests,such as Phu Luang,Loei provine. Flowering is in summer.

Rhytionanthos spathulatum

            A rare epiphyte found growing on tree trunks in the evergreen forests of the north-eastern region,such as Phu Luang,Loei province. Flowering is in summer.

Mastigion fascinator

            A rare epiphyte found growing on tree trunks in montane forests,such as Phu Luang,Loei province. Flowering is in the rainy season.

Bulbophyllum psittacoglossum

            A rare epiphyte found growing on tree trunks in montane forests, such as Phu Luang, Loei province. Flowering is in the rainy season.

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