Paphiopedilum micranthum
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Silver Slipper Orchid
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Cypripedioideae
Tribe:
Cypripedilinae
Subtribe:
Cypripediodeae
Genus:
Paphiopedilum
Species:
P. micranthum
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum micranthum
Tang & F.T.Wang
Synonyms
Paphiopedilum micranthum ssp. eburneum Fowlie
Paphiopedilum micranthum var. alboflavum Braem
Paphiopedilum micranthum var. glanzeanum O.Gruss & Roeth
Paphiopedilum micranthum f. alboflavum (Braem) Braem
Paphiopedilum micranthum f. glanzeanum (O.Gruss & Roeth) O.Gruss & Roeth
Paphiopedilum micranthum var. oblatum Z.J.Liu & J.Yong Zhang
Paphiopedilum globulosum Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen
Paphiopedilum micranthum, described in 1951, is commonly known as Silver Slipper Orchid or Hard-leaved Pocket Orchid. It blooms during late winter to early summer with one flower per inflorescence. Flowers are fragrant
Distribution
Paphiopedilum micranthum is found from northern Vietnam to western and northern Guangxi, southeastern Yunnan and western Guizhou (China), at elevations of 360 to 1600 meters. The plant is found on cliffs and in crevices which contains leaf litter, limestone, and clay. The area is subjected to fog in the winter and heavy rain from late spring to summer.
Culture
Keep plant in moderately shaded area with intermediate temperatures around 30F to 88F and humidity of 60 to 80%. The plant is easy to bloom and require a well drain mix such as a mix of gravel, perlite, and bark. Keep plant cool during the winter
Varieties
Paphiopedilum micranthum var. alboflavum
Paphiopedilum micranthum var. eburneum: yellow sepals, yellow petals with red veins, white lip
Paphiopedilum micranthum var. glanzeanum: white petals and sepals with shades of yellow, white lip.
Paphiopedilum micranthum var. guanxii: pink sepals, pink petals with red veins, white lip
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