Species profile

Bulbophyllum pygmaeum

Pygmy Tree Orchid

FamilyOrchidaceae GenusBulbophyllum NZ statusEndemic ConservationNot Threatened

Bulbophyllum pygmaeum, the pygmy tree orchid, is an endemic New Zealand orchid that forms tiny mats on forest tree trunks, branches and rocks. It has minute white flowers, usually from December to January. NZTCS 2023: Not Threatened.

Photo gallery

10 photos

To enquire about using an image, please email info@brycephotography.co.nz and include the image reference shown in its caption.