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...]

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...]

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...]

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

Paphiopedilum lowii (Lindl.) Pfitzer 1895 is a terrestrial or lithophytic growing orchid species, native to Malaysia and Indonesia. Paphiopedilum lowii, lady slipper flowers can reach a width of up to 14 cm. Flowering period: Spring – Summer © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Paphiopedilum lowii (Lindl.) Pfitzer 1895 Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

The terrestrially growing Paphiopedilum charlesworthii (Rolfe) Pfitzer 1895 orchid species has been named in honour to the the English orchid breeder Joseph Charlesworth. Paphiopedilum charlesworthii orchids are native to India (Assam), Burma (Myanmar), North Thailand and Southwest China. Flowers get a size of about 5 – 7 cm. Flowering period: August – September © Orchids [read more...]

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…