Bulbophyllum gracillimum
(Rolfe)Rofle 1912 SECTION Cirrhopetaloides Garay, Hamer & Siegerist 1994
Bulbophyllum gracillimum is a small size lowland orchid species. It is widespread from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Borneo and Australia.This bulbophyllum is commonly found growing in rainforest along the lower tree trunk.
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1st flower spike with premature bud drop. Sad! |
The flowering period in southern Thailand is usually between October to December. Having said that, this bulbophyllum has flowered twice for me in early March this year in Singapore (the 1st flowering is unsuccessful though). I shall monitor its subsequence flowering to determine whether the March flowering is caused by stress.
This bulbophyllum can produced up to 10-15 purplish red flowers which are arranged in a cluster form. The bright yellow dorsal sepal, which color is contrasting with the rest of the flower. The size of each flower is about 0.3cm wide x 2.5 cm in length.
It is commonly known as 'The Graceful Bulbophyllum' that probably derived this name from the way its slender flowers move in the wind. To me, the individual flower's lip resembled hooked beak of a bird and the overall flower cluster is alike fake curly eyelashes or just simply 'Lady in Red' (refer to the last 3 closed-up photos)
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| New flower buds forming from the 2nd inflorescence |
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| Raising of the buds. Good chance that the 2nd inflorescence will bloom. Keeping my finger crossed! |
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| Buds waiting...and waiting to....... |
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Bloom....... finally!!!!   |
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