Bulbophyllum refractum is a species of orchid in the genus Bulbophyllum.
Pseudobulbs are , conical with two leaves. Leaves are narrowly laceolate, narrowly acute at the apex, deciduous, and . Inflorescence form from the base of the pseudobulb and is long with 4-12 flowers. Flowers are long with recurved triangular bracts that are acute and concave . The dorsal sepal is obtuse with five nerves and . Sepals are yellow orange triangular The lip is purple and white, is papillose.The column is short and has 4 unequal oval pollina. The flowers have a faint scent of hay.
This species is found in India (Sikkim), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Java and Sumatra at elevations of . The plants flower in habitat from October to November.