Bulbophyllum Orchids

The genus Bulbophyllum is the largest in the Orchidaceae family and also one of the largest genera in the whole plant kingdom. There are more then 1800 Bulbophyllum species recorded, first described by Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars. 1822 he described 17 Bulbophyllum species. The abbreviation in horticultural trade is: Bulb.

Bulbophyllum dearei Rchb. f. 1888 is an epiphytic, occasionally also lithophytic on limestone growing orchid species, found in Indonesia (Borneo), Malaysia, the Philippines and New Guinea. The beautiful, yellow flowers reach a size about 7 - 8 cm and are slightly fragrant. Flowering period: Summer - Autumn. Bulbophyllum dearei orchids are protected by CITES Appendix Read More »

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The Bulbophyllum smitinandii Seidenf. & Thorut 1996 orchid
has been named in honour to the Thai botanist Dr. Tem Smitinand…

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Bulbophyllum bicolor Lindl. 1830 is an epiphytic, occasionally also lithophytic growing miniature orchid species, native to China (Yunnan), India (Sikkim), Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Thailand. Flowers are born in umbels on short, about 4 cm long, inflorescences. Single flowers get a width of just about 2 cm. Flowering period: Spring - Summer. Bulbophyllum Read More »

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Bulbophyllum fletcherianum Pearson 1914

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum Rolfe 1911, a rare orchid, endemic to New Guinea, is one of the biggest Bulbophyllum species worldwide. Bulbophyllum fletcherianum leaves can reach a length until about 1,80 meter. This amazing tropical plant is growing epiphytic, lithophytic or pseudo-terrestrial and requires a hot and humid climate. The bizarre flowers exhales a quite unpleasant scent, Read More »

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Bulbophyllum picturatum (Lodd.) Rchb.f. 1861, formerly Cirrhopetalum picturatum (Lindl.) Lodd. 1840 is a strange looking epiphytic growing orchid species, native to India (Assam), Myanmar (formerly Myanmar), Thailand and Vietnam. The flowers of Bulbophyllum picturatum are more reminiscent of an insectivorous plant, than an orchid. The shape, smell and colour of this extraordinary flowers attract different Read More »

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