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''Oncophyllum'' D. L. Jones & M. A. Clem., is a genus in the orchid family Orchidaceae consisting of only two small species endemic in Australia, and previously classified as being in ''Bulbophyllum.'' == Description == This genus was first described in 2001 by D. L. Jones and M. A. Clements,〔D.L.Jones et M.A.Clem., ''Orchadian'' 13(9): 420-421 (Sept. 2001).〕 and "... segregated from ''Bulbophyllum'' based on tiny pseudobulbs with a small internal cavity near the apex, a single tiny bract-like leaf on each pseudobulb, single-flowered inflorescence arising from the base of a pseudobulb and small flowers with a warty ovary." They grow in many habitats ranging from very exposed to relatively sheltered. They are pollinated by insects and are fairly easy to cultivate on a hard slab with reasonably bright light, high humidity and good ventilation, and regular watering all year.〔''A complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia, including the island territories'', p. 427. David L. Jones. 2006. New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, N.S.W. 2086 Australia. ISBN 1-877069-12-4.〕 Type species: ''Bulbophyllum minutissimum'' F.Muell. The scientific name has been derived from the New Latin word ''onco'', from Greek ''onkos'' (barbed hook); and phyllum ("one having (such) leaves or leaflike parts") from New Latin ''phyllum'' from Greek ''phyllon'' (leaf).〔''Webster's Third International Dictionary of the English Language: Unabridged''. Volume II, (1976), pp. 1575, 1706. Encyclopædia Britannica. Chicago.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Oncophyllum」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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