Paphiopedilum exul

Paphiopedilum exul
Flower of Paphiopedilum exul
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species: P. exul
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum exul
Synonyms
  • Cypripedium insigne var. exul Ridl. (basionym)
  • Cypripedium exul (Ridl.) Rolfe
  • Paphiopedilum exul var. aureum auct.
  • Cordula exul (Ridl.) Rolfe
  • Paphiopedilum exul f. aureum (auct.) O.Gruss & Roellke

Paphiopedilum exul is a species of orchid endemic to peninsular Thailand. This orchid is found growing in humus-filled crevices, and is not difficult to grow or flower. Its greenish yellow flowers appear from February to May.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Teoh, Eng-Soon. Orchids of Asia. Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2009.


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