Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
596518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 58 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595850



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum pygmaeum
  • Pygmy Orchid
  • Miniature Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Phyllorkis pygmaea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ichthyostomum pygmaeum (Sm.) D.L.Jones, M.A.Clem. & Molloy [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum ichthyostomum Colenso [unknown]
  • Dendrobium pygmaeum Sm. [unknown]
  • Phyllorchis pygmaea (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum pygmaeum (also called pygmy orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and can grow up to 10 cm in height. It is found in humid habitats such as rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum pygmaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum pygmaeum has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum pygmaeum is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is a small, clumping plant that typically grows to 6-8” tall. It features small, yellow flowers in spring. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum pygmaeum

Bulbophyllum pygmaeum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Bulbophyllum pygmaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum pygmaeum?

Bulbophyllum pygmaeum

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum pygmaeum?

Pygmy Bulbophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum pygmaeum?

Tropical forests

Species in the Bulbophyllum genus

Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27106: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.