Bulbophyllum medusae

Author (Lindl.) Rchb.f.

Species 5 awards

Found in 6 countries

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Growing conditions

Warm Temperature class

8°C Day/night drop

2,514mm Annual rainfall

Year-round Rainfall pattern

Temperature

2°N Northern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

2,514mm/year

Jan 29° 28–29 22° 21–23 230mm

Feb 30° 29–30 23° 21–23 193mm

Mar 30° 29–31 23° 21–23 243mm

Apr 31° 30–32 23° 22–23 221mm

May 31° 30–32 23° 22–24 199mm

Jun 31° 30–31 23° 22–23 154mm

Jul 31° 30–31 23° 21–23 150mm

Aug 31° 30–31 22° 21–23 158mm

Sep 30° 30–31 22° 21–23 170mm

Oct 30° 29–31 23° 21–23 214mm

Nov 30° 29–31 23° 21–23 287mm

Dec 29° 28–30 23° 21–23 295mm

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Based on 99 Bulbophyllum awards. Showing genus-level data.

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Awards

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ACM / AOC 2024 'Imperial Treasure'

81.30 points Exhibited by G. Yong Gee QLD 29 April 2024 Convened Judging

Measurements

Flower size 130 × 35 mm Petals 9 × 0.5 mm Dorsal sepal 25 × 1.5 mm Lateral sepals 100 × 1 mm Lip 5 × 1.5 mm

56 inflorescences 1,512 flowers

56 inflorescences 1512 flowers, relevant 27, length 135mm, Pot size shallow sieve tray 50cm. Base colour all segments White 155A with fine speckles of Purple/Violet group 82A, labellum Yellow group 7A.

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ACC / AOC 2018 'Leanne Marie'

79.20 points Exhibited by Robbins J. QLD 28 April 2018 Nambour OS monthly meeting

Measurements

Flower size 128 × 22 mm Petals 4 × 2 mm Dorsal sepal 20 × 4 mm Lateral sepals 122 × 5 mm Lip 4 × 15 mm

19 inflorescences 703 flowers

19 inflorescences of 120mm with 703 flowers (39 relevant); petals and sepals Yellow group 8D; labellum Yellow/orange 23B

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Photo: McMonagle C

HCC / AOC 2018 'Leanne Marie'

75.60 points Exhibited by Robbins J. QLD 28 April 2018 Nambour OS monthly meeting

Measurements

Flower size 128 × 22 mm Petals 4 × 2 mm Dorsal sepal 20 × 4 mm Lateral sepals 122 × 5 mm Lip 4 × 15 mm

19 inflorescences 703 flowers

19 inflorescences of 120mm with 703 flowers (39 relevant); petals and sepals Yellow group 8D; labellum Yellow/orange 23B

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

HCC / AOC 1997 'Lyn'

78.00 points Exhibited by Close A. & B. NT 25 April 1997

Measurements

Flower size 157 × 24 mm Petals 6 × 2 mm Dorsal sepal 32 × 5 mm Lateral sepals 135 × 5 mm Lip 4 × 2 mm

2 inflorescences

Segments yellow-white 158B spotted red. Twenty two inflorescences.

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CCC / OCNZ 1991 'Whiskers'

Exhibited by Mr L Fitzgerald

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Award Comparison

Measurement	ACM/AOC 2024 'Imperial Treasure'	ACC/AOC 2018 'Leanne Marie'	HCC/AOC 2018 'Leanne Marie'	HCC/AOC 1997 'Lyn'
Flower size	130 × 35 mm	128 × 22 mm	128 × 22 mm	157 × 24 mm
Petals	9 × 0.5 mm	4 × 2 mm	4 × 2 mm	6 × 2 mm
Dorsal sepal	25 × 1.5 mm	20 × 4 mm	20 × 4 mm	32 × 5 mm
Lateral sepals	100 × 1 mm	122 × 5 mm	122 × 5 mm	135 × 5 mm
Lip	5 × 1.5 mm	4 × 15 mm	4 × 15 mm	4 × 2 mm
Flower count	1,512	703	703	-
Inflorescences	56	19	19	2