Description
Bulbophyllum fusciflorum (also called 'Brown-flowered Bulbophyllum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is a small plant, growing to a maximum of 8 cm in height. It has a creeping rhizome with small, clustered pseudobulbs, each of which bears a single, leathery leaf. Its flowers are small and brownish-purple in color.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum fusciflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bulbophyllum fusciflorum is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a thin stem.