Bulbophyllum jaapii is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.[1] It was described botanically in 2001.[2]
| Bulbophyllum jaapii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Bulbophyllum |
| Species: | B. jaapii
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| Binomial name | |
| Bulbophyllum jaapii | |
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
edit- ^ a b c d Simo-Droissart, M.; Stévart, T.; Pollard, B.J.; Droissart, V. (2018). "Bulbophyllum jaapii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T46353A87584839. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T46353A87584839.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Plant Name Details for Bulbophyllum jaapii". IPNI. Retrieved October 3, 2009.
External links
edit- Specimen isotype of B. jaapii from Aluka.org
- Specimen holotype of B. jaapii from Aluka.org
- Specimen filed as B. jaapii from Aluka.org
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