Wild Orchids of Cameron Highlands Malaysia
Bulbophyllum virescens This is probably the largest species from the Bulbophyllum-family. Its flowers are plain huge.
Monomeria sp. aff. barbata This intricate orchid was discovered for the very first time in Malaysia in the Cameron Highlands.
Bulbophyllum aeolium Peach-orange and crimson-red with a bunch of 7 flowers together the size of a full hand. Impressive.
Trichotosia microphylla Tiny greenish flowers on small hairy stems and leaves. Surely not impressive, but beautiful never the less.
Dendrobium kentrophyllum Striking orchid of the ‘fish-bone’ Dendrobium-subfamily. Many flowers make this orchid like a bouquet.
Coelogyne massangeanae Often called ‘necklace orchid’ because of the long rows of flowers on its inflorescence hanging down.
Acanthephippium javanicum This rare terrestrial orchid has small tulip-like flowers. First orchid ever photographed in the REACH survey.
Coelogyne kaliana A beautiful and fragrant orchid found in the mossy forest. The whole forest is sweet scented when it flowers!
Epigeneium macropodum This species is featured on the cover of the REACH Book ‘Wild orchids of Cameron Highlands’.
Bulbophyllum lobbii Very large flowers, and many flowers on a single plant, this orchid is awesome.
Dendrobium rupicolum Small but delicate orange flowers with snow-like crystals on its lip.
Paphiopedilum barbatum The most sought-after orchid by poachers in the Cameron Highlands. Used to be common, now very rare.
Ceratostylis robusta Perfectly aligned like a designed piece of artwork, this orchid is truly delicate.
Epigeneium longipes Common epiphytic orchid found on the highest mountain ridges in the Cameron Highlands.
Bulbophyllum inunctum Spectacular orchid that is now very rare indeed. Its flowers are incredibly beautiful.
Gastrochillus calceolaris Spotted yellow-and-red flowers. This is very rare in the Cameron Highlands.
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