This genus encompasses a broad range of primarily epiphytic, sympodial tropical orchids. These plants form clusters of small pseudobulbs that function as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Typically, each pseudobulb supports a single leaf. There are more than 2,000 recognized species within this group.

Bulbophyllum dearei

Bulbophyllum depressum

Bulbophyllum digoelense var. septentrionale

Bulbophyllum discolor

Bulbophyllum echinolabium is an epiphytic orchid that thrives in warm to hot conditions, typically found clinging to the branches and trunks of trees in humid forest environments near rivers. This species features bulbous, egg-shaped structures known as pseudobulbs, which serve as reservoirs for water and nutrients. These pseudobulbs arise from a creeping, rooting stem that anchors the plant to the tree bark. Each pseudobulb produces a single, club-like leaf at its apex. The orchid blooms with individually occurring flowers, which are pale pink with fine stripes and emit an unpleasant odor. These flowers, the largest within their genus, appear on a stem that can reach lengths of up to 70 cm, blooming successively from spring through summer. Notably, the flowers have a warty, moveable lip that is reddish-purple, a unique adaptation designed to attract pollinators.

Bulbophyllum echinolabium

Bulbophyllum echinolabium 'Trinity'

Bulbophyllum elegans

Bulbophyllum elephantinum

Bulbophyllum encephalodes

Bulbophyllum exaltatum

Bulbophyllum falcatum is a compact orchid that thrives in warm conditions, typically found on trees and sometimes on rocks. It features distinctive, swollen stems known as pseudobulbs, which store water and nutrients, reaching heights of up to 10 cm. Each pseudobulb supports two sickle-shaped leaves at its apex, growing along a creeping stem that anchors itself to the substrate for stability. During the winter and spring, this species produces up to 14 flowers on a flattened, maroon flower stem. The flowers emit a strong odor that may be off-putting. The dorsal petal showcases a combination of yellow and white on its interior, while its exterior is purple. The inner petals are arranged in whorls around the flower's base and are also purple. A notable feature is the pronounced labellum, which takes on a tongue-like shape and is purple in color.

Bulbophyllum falcatum

Bulbophyllum falcatum 'Clare'

Bulbophyllum falcatum var. velutinum

Bulbophyllum fascinator

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum 'Valmont'

Bulbophyllum fonsflorum

Bulbophyllum frostii

Bulbophyllum fusco-purpureum

Bulbophyllum fuscum

Bulbophyllum gibbosum is a creeping orchid that thrives on tree bark in humid, tropical rainforests. This species develops elongated, swollen structures known as pseudobulbs along its branching stems, which serve to retain moisture and nutrients. At the apex of each pseudobulb, a robust, oval to lanceolate green leaf emerges. During the summer and autumn months, clusters of small, translucent cream flowers bloom from the base of newly formed pseudobulbs. These flowers are borne on an upright or gently arching stem that can reach lengths of up to 30 cm.

Bulbophyllum gibbosum

Bulbophyllum gracile

Bulbophyllum gracillimum

Bulbophyllum grandiflorum

Bulbophyllum grandiflorum 'Burnham'

Bulbophyllum grandiflorum 'Westfield'

Bulbophyllum graveolens

Bulbophyllum graveolens 'Mont Millais'

Bulbophyllum guttulatum

Bulbophyllum gymnopus

Bulbophyllum hamelinii

Bulbophyllum helenae

Bulbophyllum hirtum

Bulbophyllum imbricatum

Bulbophyllum josephii

Bulbophyllum laxiflorum

Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides

Bulbophyllum lemniscatum

Bulbophyllum leopardinum

Bulbophyllum leysianum

Bulbophyllum lilacinum

Bulbophyllum lineariflorum

Bulbophyllum lobbii

Bulbophyllum lobbii 'Burfordiense'

Bulbophyllum lobbii 'C.J. Lucas'

Bulbophyllum lobbii 'Colossus'

Bulbophyllum lobbii 'Diana'

Bulbophyllum lobbii 'Gatton Park'

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