Bulbophyllum macrobulbum J.J. Sm. 1910 SECTION Macrobulbon Schlechter 1912 TYPE Photo courtesy of Scot

Plant and Flower Photo courtesy of Jay Pfahl

Common Name Large-Bulbed Bulbophyllum

Flower Size 4" [10 cm]

Found as an epiphyte in New Guinea on moss covered trees or rocks at low elevations with dull olive-green, ovoid, clustered pseudobulbs carrying a single, apical, oblong, tinged with purple leaf that blooms in the summer and fall on a short, basal, raceme with 4 to 5 large, foul smelling flowers. These plants have tremendously long leaves and they must hang free without laying on benches which promotes rot so use hanging pots or baskets, hot tempratures, high humidity and partial shade aid in keeping this species well grown.

Synonyms Bulbophyllum balfourianum auct. 1915

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Orchid Australia Vol 11 No 2 1999 photo; Bulbophyllums and Their Allies Seigerist 2001; Manual of Orchids Stewart 1995; Flora's Orchids Nash & La Croix 2005; Orchidaceae of German New Guinea Schlechter 1913/85 drawing; Australian Orchid Review Vol 73 No 2 2008 photo

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