Paphiopedilum liemianum

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

Paphiopedilum liemianum is a species of orchid endemic to northern Sumatra (Kg. Susuk). These plants were first collected in Gunong Sinabung in Sumatra by Liem Khe Wie, at 600-1,000 meters. The flowers are 8–9 cm across and sit on top of a 15–20 cm long inflorescence.

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