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Paphiopedilum insigne

 
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Paphiopedilum insigne - The Splendid Paphiopedilum
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Common name: The Splendid Paphiopedilum
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Cypripedioideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Paphiopedilum insigne var. chantinii, Paphiopedilum insigne var. maulei, Paphiopedilum insigne var. montanum, Paphiopedilum insigne var. sanderianum, Paphiopedilum insigne var. variegatum
Distribution: Assam (Meghalaya) to China (NW Yunnan)
Habitat: Limestone outcroppings near water; 3280-4920ft (1000-1500m)
Life form: Terrestrial
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): September to April; peaks from November to December
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 12" (30 cm) long with 1-2 glossy flowers that range in color from green to brown to yellow. Flowers are 4-5" (10.2-12.7 cm) across.
Description: A very popular small to medium sized orchid, its Latin name means “badge of honor” in reference to its striking flowers. Due to its popularity in the eighteen and nineteen hundreds, it is now very rare in the wild. It is the type species for the genus.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • IUCN Red List • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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