Bulbophyllum bataanense Ames 1905 is an epiphytic growing miniature orchid species, native to the Bataan Peninsula on the island of Luzon, Philippines.

The fragrant flowers of the miniature orchid get a size of about 5 - 7 cm. Flowering period: Spring - Summer. Bulbophyllum bataanense is often misspelled as Bulbophyllum bataanensis and much-cited incorrectly as Bulbophyllum lobbii. The miniature orchid requires a warm to hot, humid climate and is best cultivated mounted on a piece wood. Bulbophyllum bataanense orchids are protected by CITES Appendix II (trade controlled to avoid use incompatible with species survival).

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Image: Miniature Orchid Bulbophyllum bataanense