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| Bulbophyllum sandfordiorum Saputra & Schuit., in Saputra, Schuiteman, Wanma, Jennings, Cahyo, Haryanto, Putri et Heatubun, 2025. |
Summary
A new species of Bulbophyllum from section Papulipetalum, B. sandfordiorum Saputra & Schuit., is described based on a specimen from West Papua, Indonesia, and its sectional placement is discussed. A detailed morphological description and diagnosis, information on distribution and ecology and a preliminary conservation assessment are provided.
Key Words: Anggrek, Arfak Mountains, Jenis baru, New Guinea, Papua Barat
Bulbophyllum sandfordiorum Saputra & Schuit., sp. nov.
(sect. Papulipetalum).
Etymology. The epithet sandfordiorum honours the late Elodie Sandford and her family, who inspired young explorers and amateur photographers to engage in adventurous and innovative projects. These projects highlight how photography can deliver a strong conservation message and bring benefit to the people, the environment, and biodiversity in general.
Reza Saputra, André Schuiteman, Jimmy F. Wanma, Laura Jennings, Yanuar I. D. Cahyo, Taufik Haryanto, Bianza F. Putri and Charlie D. Heatubun. 2025. Bulbophyllum sandfordiorum (Orchidaceae), A New Species of Bulbophyllum section Papulipetalum from West Papua Province, Indonesia. Kew Bulletin. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s12225-025-10259-y [25 March 2025]
