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 lobbii 'Katie'

Bulbophyllum lobbii 'Miryam'

Bulbophyllum lobbii 'Noddy'

Bulbophyllum longiflorum

Bulbophyllum longiflorum 'Bromesberrow Place'

Bulbophyllum longiscapum

Bulbophyllum longisepalum

Bulbophyllum longissimum

Bulbophyllum luanii

Bulbophyllum macranthum

Bulbophyllum macrobulbon

Bulbophyllum macrourum

Bulbophyllum makoyanum

Bulbophyllum makoyanum 'Bonnie'

Bulbophyllum mandibulare

Bulbophyllum mastersianum

Bulbophyllum maxillare is a rapidly expanding orchid characterized by its creeping stems that thrive on the bark of larger, lower branches of trees. This species flourishes in warm to hot environments, favoring partial shade and high humidity typical of tropical lowland forests. It features elongated, green to yellowish pseudobulbs that serve as reservoirs for water and nutrients, each topped with a solitary, leathery leaf that is oval to lanceolate in shape. From spring through autumn, flower stems can reach up to 15 cm in length, each supporting a single blossom in shades of reddish-purple, yellow, and white.

Bulbophyllum maxillare

Bulbophyllum maximum

Bulbophyllum medusae is a rapidly spreading orchid characterized by its branching growth habit and creeping stems that often attach to the bark of large tree trunks and branches. This species thrives in warm to hot environments with partial shade and elevated humidity levels typical of tropical lowland forests and mangroves. It develops swollen structures known as pseudobulbs, which serve to store water and nutrients; each pseudobulb supports a single leaf at its apex. In the autumn and winter months, clusters of as many as 50 white, spider-like flowers emerge from the top of a flower stem that can reach up to 20 cm in length. These flowers are borne on newly forming pseudobulbs and are noted for their distinctive, unpleasant fragrance.

Bulbophyllum medusae

Bulbophyllum medusae 'Alba'

Bulbophyllum mirum

Bulbophyllum morphologorum

Bulbophyllum morphologorum 'Glasnevin'

Bulbophyllum multiflorum

Bulbophyllum mysorense

Bulbophyllum nepalense

Bulbophyllum nigripetalum

Bulbophyllum nitidum

Bulbophyllum nutans

Bulbophyllum nymphopolitanum

Bulbophyllum obrienianum

Bulbophyllum occultum

Bulbophyllum odoratissimum

Bulbophyllum oliganthum

Bulbophyllum oobulbon

Bulbophyllum orbiculare

Bulbophyllum oreodoxa

Bulbophyllum oreonastes

Bulbophyllum ornatissimum

Bulbophyllum ornatissimum 'Alfreda Lancs'

Bulbophyllum orthoglossum

Bulbophyllum pahudii

Bulbophyllum papulosum

Bulbophyllum patens

Bulbophyllum penicillium

Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis 'Marja'

Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis (d)

Bulbophyllum picturatum is a compact epiphytic orchid that thrives in a range of temperatures, from warm to cool. This species features a characteristic rhizomatous growth habit. Each pseudobulb functions as a reservoir for water and nutrients, supporting a single leathery leaf that measures about 1 cm in length. Flower spikes emerge from the bases of mature pseudobulbs, producing clusters of 5 to 10 distinctive flowers arranged in tight umbels. Each flower reaches around 5 cm in length, showcasing two laterally fused sepals that extend downward for most of their length. The dorsal sepal is relatively short, forming a cap over the flower's center, which is adorned with intricate small petals, a yellow column, and a dark red lip.

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