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 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

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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 »

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