TABLE 2. Morpholigcal comparison of B. deergongense and B. reptans.
B. deergongense B. reptans
Pseudobulb Long cylindrical, slightly quadrangular, sometimes twisted, 2.5–4.0 cm high, 0.9–1.1 cm diameter, surface ridged Ovate or ovate-conical, 1–2 cm tall, 0.5–1.0 cm diameter, surface smooth
Leaf Elongate-elliptic, 9.0–12.0 × 1.5–2.0 mm Narrowly oblong, 7.0–15.0 × 0.7–1.7 cm
Flowers 13–15 5–8
Lateral Sepals With 1 small, raised sac, obliquely lanceolate, slightly curved Obliquely lanceolate
Petals Yellowish green without stripe, with a purple-brown round spot at the apex Dark red or purple with brown stripe (sometimes stripes missing but never with a brown apical spot)
Labellum 2.9–3.1 mm long, broader towards frontal half 3.3–4.9 mm long, width same throughout the length
Column Stelidia ciliate, foot 7.0–9.0 mm long Stelidia falcate, foot 11.0–13.0 mm long