Bulbophyllum saurocephalum Rchb.f.

Bulbophyllum saurocephalum Rchb.f., Gard. Chron. n.s., 26: 262 (1886).

Bulbophyllum saurocephalum Rchb.f., Photos by Jose R. Nieves

its native range is Philippines.

Latinh Name: 

Bulbophyllum saurocephalum Rchb.f.,

Synonym:

Bulbophyllum ebracteolatum Kraenzl.

English Name:

The Lizard's Head Bulbophyllum

Description: 

It has 2 cm between each, 4 to 5 angled, ovoid pseduobulb enveloped by 2 brown, membraneous sheaths and carrying a single, apical, linear leaf that blooms in the spring on a basal, stout, erect to arcuate, 5 to 8.5 cm long, pubescent, dull red inflorescence with many 40 succesively opening, odorless flowers that barely appear out of the swollen rachis, arranged in a helix.

Distribution:

Philippines.

Ecological:

This is a small sized, warm growing, at elevations around 1000 m.

Flowering times:

Blooms in the summer.

Flower size:

5.0 mm.

Cultivation:

Light:

Bright to Shade; 2000-3000 Footcandles (bright indirect light,strong shadowing)

Watering:

Moist; 3-5 waterings per week (let dry lightly between waterings)

Temperature:

Intermediate to Warm; 58°F min. to 88°F max.

Type: