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The Genus Bulbophyllum The genus bulbophyllum is the largest in the family Orchidaceae with at least 1,900 named species. Species are found in Africa, Australia, Asia, and South America. Species are found from almost sea level (Bulbo unitubum) to over 2,000 meters in elevation (Bulbo reevei and Bulbo hians). Some grow in deep shade (Bulbo lasianthum), others in direct sun (Bulbo miniatum). Though most commonly known for the foul-smelling species (Bulbo phalaenopsis and Bulbo mearnsii), not all Bulbophyllums have rancid aromas (Bulbo odoratum and Bulbo odoratissimum smell quite pleasant). Flowers range from just a few millimeters (Bulbo minutissimum and Bulbo minutulum) to nearly 40 centimeters (Bulbo echinolabium). Some have very small leaves and pseudobulbs measured in millimeters (Bulbo macphersonii and Bulbo bowkettiae), and some have monstrous pseudobulbs comparable to softballs (Bulbo macrobulbum and Bulbo fletcherianum). Simply stated, it's an extremely diverse genus. This site is an ongoing project that is dedicated to the genus. If you have any images that you think would like added to the library, send them to images@bulbophyllum.com. We can work together to get them included. The information included on individual plant pages was collected from many different sources. If you find any inaccuracies, let me know, and I will update the data accordingly. Send an e-mail to info@bulbophyllum.com with your suggestions. Please remember this site caters to the hobbyist and is run by a hobbyist. Thank you for visiting the site. I hope you enjoy it! Bulbophyllum.com Table of Contents |