Quite recently, in the year 1987, the lady slipper orchid species Paphiopedilum henryanum Braem 1987 has been discovered, what shows us that there are still lots of plants, which we don`t know yet. Paphiopedilum henryanum is native to South China and North Vietnam and grows lithophytic at limestone cliffs at elevations from 600 – …
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Paphiopedilum venustum var. alba is an albino orchid variant of Paphiopedilum venustum (Wall. ex Sims) Pfitzer 1888. The terrestrially growing lady slipper orchid is native to India (Assam) Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and China (Yunnan). Paphiopedilum venustum sprouts a solitary flower on an erect inflorescence, which reaches a length of about 10-12 cm. Flowers get a Read More »
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Paphiopedilum malipoense S.C. Chen & Tsi 1984, commonly called Jade Slipper Orchid, is a lithophytic growing lady slipper orchid species, endemic to South China and Vietnam. The jade slipper orchid is found at elevations of 500 to 1600 meters on limestone cliffs with moss and ferns in areas with heavy fog in winter and rain Read More »
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Paphiopedilum godefroyae (God.-Leb.) Stein 1892 is a terrestrial or lithophytic growing lady slipper orchid species native to Thailand. Paphiopedilum godefroyae has been named in honour to the French horticulturist and botanical newspaper publisher Alexandre Godefroy-Lebeuf (1852 – 1903). Flowers of the Paphiopedilum godefroyae lady slipper orchid can last up to 2 month and reach a Read More »
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Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum (O’Brien) Stein 1892, a lithophytic growing lady slipper orchid, native to Sumatra, Indonesia, has primarily been named in honour to the British politician and orchid enthusiast Joseph Chamberlain (1836 – 1914), the father of Neville Chamberlain (1869 – 1940), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1937 – 1940). Nowadays Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum is just Read More »
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Even if some sources claim, the beautiful lady slipper orchid Paphiopedilum moquetteanum (J.J. Sm.) Fowlie 1980 got its own species status, the accepted botanical name is Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum var. moquetteanum J.J. Sm. The name Paphiopedilum moquetteanum seems to be accepted as a synonym. The terrestrial and lithophytic growing orchid has been found in Java, Indonesia Read More »
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Paphiopedilum niveum (Rchb.f.) Stein 1895 is a small terrestrial growing orchid species, endemic to Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Paphiopedilum niveum flowers get a size of about 5 – 7 cm. Flowering period: March – July © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Paphiopedilum niveum (Rchb.f.) Stein 1895 Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee
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Paphiopedilum lowii (Lindl.) Pfitzer 1895 is a terrestrial or lithophytic growing lady slipper orchid species, native to Malaysia and Indonesia. Inflorescences can get lengths up to about 1 meter and carry up to 7 successively opening flowers Flowers reach a width of up to 14 cm. Flowering period: Spring – Summer. Paphiopedilum lowii …
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Paphiopedilum charlesworthii (Rolfe) Pfitzer 1895 is a terrestrial growing öady slipper orchid species, named in honour to the the English orchid breeder Joseph Charlesworth. Paphiopedilum charlesworthii orchids are native to India (Assam), Myanmar (formerly Burma), North Thailand and Southwest China. Flowers get a size of about 5 – 7 cm. Flowering period: August – September. Read More »
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Paphiopedilum druryi (Bedd.) Pfitzer 1895 is a lady slipper orchid
from South India. The terrestrially growing orchid blooms
on an erect inflorescence which get a length up to 30 cm…
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Paphiopedilum barbatum (Lindl.) Pfitzer 1888 is a Lady Slipper
or Venus Slipper orchid species native to Malaysia and Thailand…
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Paphiopedilum sukhakulii Schoser & Senghas 1965 is a terrestrial growing lady slipper orchid species, native to North-East Thailand (Isaan) and has been named in honour to the Thai orchid collector and manager of the Bangkrabue Nursery in Nakhon Pathom, near Bangkok, Prasong Sukhakul. The lady slipper orchid beauty is found in evergreen forests up to Read More »
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The Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum J.J.Sm. 1900 orchid species has been discovered in the Pegunungan Mountains in east Java, Indonesia in 1897. The terrestrial growing lady slipper orchid Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum is native to Sumatra and Java. The spectacular flowers can reach a size of about 8 – 10 cm. Flowering period: Spring. Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum orchids are protected Read More »
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Paphiopedilum primulinum M.W. Wood & P. Taylor 1973 is a terrestrially, in humus on limestone hills, growing Lady Slipper Orchid, native to Sumatra, Indonesia. The erect inflorescences of Paphiopedilum primulinum get lengths up to about 30 cm and carry several, small flowers, which open successively. The yellow-greenish flowers reach a size of about 4 cm Read More »
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Paphiopedilum concolor (Bateman) Pfitzer 1888, in common called The One Colored Paphiopedilum, is a beautiful, from pale to bright yellow coloured lady slipper (Paphiopedilum) orchid, native to Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and South China. Paphiopedilum concolor is flowering all year round, with its peak in June-August. The fragrant flowers grow to a size Read More »
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