Bulbophyllum purpurascens

[Martin Borneo]

Bulbophyllum purpurascens

A species found on Borneo lowland and lower montane forests. This specimen has established itself for few years on a tree trunks in our garden. Note the purple underside of it's leaves.

[catttan]

Beautiful.So that's where it got its name - from the underside of the leaves.Thanks for sharing.

[raindeepak4u]

VERY GOOD specimen .. congrats

[siaogu]

VERY GOOD specimen .. congrats

The veins in the middle on the topside is purple too...

Vincent

[Martin Borneo]

Thanks guys. When I first saw it's flowers , was windering why it is called purpurascens yet the flowers is yellowish. Good spot Vincent on it's purple veins.

[pavel]

Beautiful.So that's where it got its name - from the underside of the leaves.

I also had wondered.

VERY well grown plant! (And I love the view of the surf from where you are!)

[Martin Borneo]

Thanks Pavel, The 'surf' is actaully the mist early in the morning down at the valley .

[siaogu]

Thanks guys. When I first saw it's flowers , was windering why it is called purpurascens yet the flowers is yellowish. Good spot Vincent on it's purple veins.

Yeah, mine has a distinct purple vein and even the topside has a hue of purple.

I am wondering if there are any bulbophyllum with purple hued leaves. I have a NOID that has the same purplish underside and purplish hue on the topside but the leaves are about 6-8 inches long.

Vincent

[mujacko2002]

Mabuhay!

I guess..i'm a closeted bulbo fanatic. I love bulbos. thanks for sharing!

[walingwaling]

Yeah, mine has a distinct purple vein and even the topside has a hue of purple.

I am wondering if there are any bulbophyllum with purple hued leaves. I have a NOID that has the same purplish underside and purplish hue on the topside but the leaves are about 6-8 inches long.

Vincent

hi,
yes, we have a similar looking bulbo nutans, also reddish/purple leaves and sometimes pbulbs as well.