Bulbophyllum jaapii
| Bulbophyllum jaapii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Species: | B. jaapii |
| Binomial name | |
| Bulbophyllum jaapii Szlach. & Olszewski[2] | |
Bulbophyllum jaapii is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.[1] It was described botanically in 2001.[2]
The distribution and range of B. jaapii is extremely limited; confined entirely to the summit forests and scrublands of a singular mountain in Camaroon (Mount Kupe, a dormant volcano on the Western High Plateau), at elevations of approximately 1,800 meters. It was first collected in November (during flowering), 1985 as a new discovery by D.W. Thomas and H.L. MacLeod, whom characterized them as locally common. However, despite several detailed surveys of the area a decade later, no further specimens have been collected.[1]
Although its habitat is situated above the elevation where local human activity could pose a significant threat, B. jaapii is more subject to catastrophic reduction in population from a singular event, such as a mudslide or forest fire, owing to its extremely small and isolated range.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Assessors: B.J. Pollard, I. Darbyshire; Evaluators: L. Zapfack, P.J. Cribb (2004). "Bulbophyllum jaapii in IUCN 2009". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2009.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
- 1 2 "Plant Name Details for Bulbophyllum jaapii". IPNI. Retrieved October 3, 2009.
External links
- Specimen isotype of B. jaapii from Aluka.org
- Specimen holotype of B. jaapii from Aluka.org
- Specimen filed as B. jaapii from Aluka.org