Paphiopedilum insigne

Paphiopedilum insigne is a species of orchid endemic to the Indian states of Assam and Meghalaya and the Myanmar states of Kachin, Shan and Kayar. It is known as (Ngwe nar phyu) in Myanmar. It is the type species of the genus Paphiopedilum.

Paphiopedilum insigne
Flower of Paphiopedilum insigne
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Cypripedioideae
Genus:
Paphiopedilum
Species:
P. insigne
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum insigne
Synonyms
  • Cypripedium insigne Wall. ex Lindl. (basionym)
  • Cordula insignis (Wall. ex Lindl.) Raf.
  • Cypripedium insigne var. sanderae Rchb.f.
  • Cypripedium insigne var. sanderianum Rolfe
  • Paphiopedilum macfarlanei F.G.Mey.
  • Paphiopedilum insigne f. sanderae (Rchb.f.) O.Gruss & Roeth
  • Paphiopedilum insigne f. sanderianum (Rolfe) O.Gruss & Roeth

Some literature mentions more than 100 varieties, but not all have been formally described and published. The photo shown is atypical, probably a 4N plant (similar to variety Harefield Hall). The type variety is mooreana, which is shown in new photo together with variety sanderae, the semi-album color form. A third photo with variety sanderiana, the true album color form has been added.

References

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