Bulbophyllum abbreviatum (Rchb.f.) Schltr.

Bulbophyllum abbreviatum Schltr., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 198 (1924).

Bulbophyllum abbreviatum (Rchb.f.) Schltr.; Photo Azman Harun

Bulbophyllum abbreviatum (Rchb.f.) Schltr.; Photo by Chew Siong Bong

Bulbophyllum trigonopus Rchb.f.; Photo by Are Orkid

Synonym:

Bulbophyllum ormerodianum Hermans 

Bulbophyllum trigonopus Rchb.f.

Cirrhopetalum abbreviatum Rchb.f.

Cirrhopetalum trigonopus Rchb.f.

English name:

The Abbreviated Bulbophyllum

Flower Size:

1.3 cm.

Distribution:

in northeastern Madagascar.

Ecological:

at elevations of 500 to 1000 m

Culture:

Keep plant in intermediate to warm temperatures. Keep moist in summer seasons and do not allow mix to dry, in winter keep the mix slight dry and reduce watering. Keep good air movement to avoid fungal growth. Keep plants in shade. Pot plants in sphagnum moss, fine bark, or mounted.