Cirrhopetalum gracillimum

Scientific classification
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Plantae

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Angiosperms

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Monocots

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Asparagales

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Orchidaceae

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Epidendroideae

Genus:  |

Cirrhopetalum

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C. gracillimum

Binomial name
Cirrhopetalum gracillimum

Rolfe

Synonyms

Bulbophyllum gracillimum

Cirrhopetalum gracillimum, the wispy umbrella orchid, is a species of orchid in the genus Cirrhopetalum found in: New Guinea, New Caledonia, Indonesia, Malaysia and limited regions of northern Queensland, Australia (Iron Range, Janet Range, and Tozer Range). In Australia, it is found at altitudes ranging from 300–400 metres and flowers from August to March.[1]

## Description

This orchid has a long inflorescence with 6-10 flowers, each measuring 30-50mm long. The flowers spread in a horizontal semicircle 30-50 x 5-8mm, and are purplish-red with a white to cream labellum. The rootstock is about 2mm thick. The dark olive-green leaves are fairly large and the sepals have long thread-like tails.[1]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jones, David L. (2006). A Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia Including the Island Territories. Reed New Holland, Sydney, p. 425. ISBN 1-877069-12-4.

## External links

* The Bulbophyllum-Checklist
* The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia

Wikidata ☰ Q15434477 entry

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