Bulbophyllum salmoneum
Submitted by bernabu on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 18:04
Score: 9.8, Votes: 5
Bulbophyllum salmoneum
Featured photo for July 2012
There must be over a hundred section Cirrhopetalum species now returned to Bulbophyllum a lot of them named incorrectly. This species is from Laos, a beautiful peach colour, sepals 3cm long.
bernabu
Post script: Originally posted as Bulbophyllum unnamed ex Laos. This species was described by Leonid V. Averyanov and J.J.Vermeulen in Nov 2011.
It is found on rather isolated remnant mountain formations of Central Vietnam and Laos.
Have added two closer images.
Vote Result
Score: 9.8, Votes: 5
fabulous species Bernard
This is a fabulous species this one Bernard!
I just had to add a comment here to try to bring it to the attention of others here who may have missed it on the front page. Pity we don't have a name for it...it deserves a good one!
Regards wellsy
Regards wellsy
Yes, var peaches and cream
after the species name var 'peaches and cream' would fit
bernabu
bernabu
superb name
I reckon thats a superb name for that plant Bernard!
Regards wellsy
Regards wellsy
Laos
Now this a wonderful Bulbophyllum - Bernard, and I did not see this one when in Laos a bit over a year ago.
Cheers John
peaches an cream
Glad you both enjoyed it.
bernabu
bernabu
B.salmoneum
Congratulation Bernard for the top spot, your plant is absolutely beautiful and deserving of the honour
Bli-Diuma
not to forget
That's so true Jules but your post here http://orchidsonline.com.au/node/11111 was also deserving of high praise as well.
Regards wellsy
and also
I should also have mentioned this other 10 out of 10 post by Christine here http://orchidsonline.com.au/node/11106
Regards wellsy
This is an absolutely
This is an absolutely stunning species! Very nice Bernard.
-Zach Wummer
B.salmoneum
Thanks for your kind comments.
bernabu