Name: Bulbophyllum auratum, (Lindl.) Rchb.f. 1861
Synonyms: Bulbophyllum borneense, (Schltr.) J.J. Sm. 1912
Bulbophyllum campanulatum, Rolfe 1909
Bulbophyllum campanulatum var. inconspicuum, J.J.Sm. 1920
Cirrhopetalum auratum, Lindley 1840
Cirrhopetalum borneense, Schltr. 1906
Cirrhopetalum campanulatum, (Rolfe) Rolfe 1910
Cirrhopetalum candelabra, Lindley ex Moore 1854
Phyllorchis aurata, (Lindl.) Kuntze 1891
Etymology: auratum = golden, yellow-colored
Origin: Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Philippines
Habitat: epiphytic, often on mangroves at elevations of 100 to 1200 meters.
Notes: Cirrhopetalum (Bulbophyllum) auratum is highly variable in flower color, with most illustrations showing flowers in white/red. Due to the wide geographical distribution, it is a reasonable assumption that these are different species.