Paphiopedilum primulinum

Paphiopedilum primulinum
Flower of Paphiopedilum primulinum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species:
P. primulinum
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum primulinum
M.W.Wood & P.Taylor
Synonyms
  • Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum f. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) Fowlie
  • Paphiopedilum victoria-regina ssp. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) M.W.Wood
  • Paphiopedilum liemianum var. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) K.Karas. & K.Saito
  • Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum var. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) Braem

Paphiopedilum primulinum is a species of orchid endemic to Sumatra (southern Aceh). It is endangered and high demand as it is a sequential blooming plant (ever-bloomer). It requires high indirect sunlight and should be water often before the soil dries out.

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