Name: Bulbophyllum pardalotum Garay, Hamer & Siegerist
Synonym: 
Etymology: pardalotum = spotted like a leopard — refers to the distinctive spotting on the petals (Greek pardos for leopard). 
First described: 1995 by Leslie Andrew Garay, Fritz Hamer and Emly S. Siegerist in Lindleyana.
Origin / Distribution: Philippines (endemic to the island of Luzon).
Location / Habitat: Grows epiphytically in montane forests at elevations of approx. 1,500 to 2,000 meters. The species prefers cool to intermediate conditions with high humidity year-round and moderate shade.
Description & Notes: Bulbophyllum pardalotum is a creeping miniature orchid with ovate to four-angled pseudobulbs that grow at intervals of about 2 to 4 cm along a branched rhizome. Each pseudobulb bears a single, leathery, upright leaf. The striking flowers are bright yellow to orange-gold, patterned with deep red or brownish spots and stripes.

The biology of the flower is particularly fascinating: it opens in the morning and closes in the evening, and this process can repeat over a period of about 10 days. In cultivation, the plant should preferably be mounted on cork or tree fern due to its creeping growth habit. It requires very good air circulation and must never be allowed to dry out completely, while waterlogging must be strictly avoided.