Name: Bulbophyllum barbigerum Lindl.
Synonyms: Phyllorkis barbigera (Lindl.) Kuntze
Etymology: barbigerum = bearded — refers to the striking, densely hairy lip of the flower.
First described: 1837 by John Lindley in Edwards's Botanical Register.
Origin / Distribution: West to Central Africa (e.g., Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo).
Location / Habitat: Epiphytic in primary rainforests as well as deciduous forests, often on moss-covered tree trunks or in the tree crowns. It occurs at altitudes of approx. 500 to 2,300 m.
Description & Notes: Bulbophyllum barbigerum is a fascinating miniature orchid with a creeping growth habit and characteristic, flat-round (lenticular) pseudobulbs. Each pseudobulb bears a single, leathery leaf. The plant is famous for its "dancing" flowers: The lip is covered with long, fine, reddish-brown hairs and is so flexibly attached to the base of the column that it wobbles and sways even at the slightest breath of air. This mechanism serves to attract flies for pollination. The flowers emit a slightly harsh, muscat-like scent.

In cultivation, the species requires warm to temperate conditions, very high humidity (75–85%), and a good water supply throughout the year. Due to its creeping growth and fine roots, mounting on bark or cultivation in shallow pots with a sphagnum mix is recommended. A slight reduction in watering in winter is beneficial, but the substrate should never dry out completely.