Miniature Moss-orchid, Hoop Pine Orchid  |  

Bulbophyllum globuliforme, Family Orchidaceae, also known as Miniature Moss-orchid, is a tiny rhizomatous orchid that grows on the bark of trees, forming a dense mat. It produces green, globular, bulb-like stems 1–2 mm in diameter. Leaves are narrow-triangular, 1–2 mm long, 0.2–0.3 mm wide, papery and concave. The inflorescence is 1–1.5 cm long, bearing one flower. The sepals and petals are white to pale yellow. Miniature Moss-orchid flowers from September to November. This species is also known as Oncophyllum globuliforme.