Paphiopedilum purpuratum

Paphiopedilum purpuratum
Flower of Paphiopedilum purpuratum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species: P. purpuratum
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum purpuratum
(Lindl.) Stein
Synonyms

Paphiopedilum purpuratum is a species of orchids found from southern China to Hainan Island. The species was discovered on Hong Kong Island in 1850.


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