Bulbophyllum cochleatum

Also known as: The Ear or Phyllorkis cochleata Bulbophyllum cochleatum var. mannii Bulbophyllum cochleatum var. tenuicaule Bulbophyllum cochleatum var. cochleatum Bulbophyllum cochleatum var. brachyanthum Bulbophyllum cochleatum var. bequaertii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Guinea Kenya Liberia Malawi Nigeria Rwanda Sudan Uganda

General Information

The Ear is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Uganda.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous leathery erect leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Climate

Grows at high elevations.