Bulbophyllum exiguum

Bulbophyllum exiguum
Bulbophyllum exiguum growing on a Grey Myrtle at Royal National Park, Australia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Order:Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily:Epidendroideae
Genus:Bulbophyllum
Species: B. exiguum
Binomial name
Bulbophyllum exiguum
Synonyms[1]
  • Adelopetalum exiguum (F.Muell.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
  • Dendrobium caleyi A.Cunn.
  • Dendrobium exiguum (F.Muell.) F.Muell.
  • Phyllorkis exigua (F.Muell.) Kuntze

Bulbophyllum exiguum is a species of epiphytic orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum. It is native to eastern Australia.[2][3]

Description

Bulbophyllum exiguum is a small, epiphytic or lithophytic orchid with small, roughly spherical pseudobulbs, usually 5 to 10 mm in length which taper towards the leaf. Each pseudobulb carries one leaf, about 25 to 30 mm long but greatly variable. The flowers are small and creamy white to yellow. Flowers are borne on a flower stalk which usually carries 1 - 3 flowers and emerges from the base of a pseudobulb, but sometimes comes from the rhizome between bulbs. Flowers are produced between March and May.[2]

Distribution and habitat

This orchid grows on trees and rocks in Queensland and New South Wales rainforests and sclerophyll forests. It occurs at elevations up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft), requiring a hot, shady, humid climate.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Bulbophyllum exiguum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 2018-10-13.
  2. 1 2 Australia, Atlas of Living. "Bulbophyllum exiguum - Atlas of Living Australia". bie.ala.org.au. Retrieved 2018-10-13.
  3. ↑ The Bulbophyllum-Checklist
  4. ↑ The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
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