Paphiopedilum liemianum
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.
| Paphiopedilum liemianum | |
|---|---|
| Flower of Paphiopedilum liemianum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cypripedioideae |
| Genus: | Paphiopedilum |
| Species: | P. liemianum |
| Binomial name | |
| Paphiopedilum liemianum (Fowlie) K.Karas. & K.Saito | |
| Synonyms | |
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References
External links
- Media related to Paphiopedilum liemianum at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Paphiopedilum liemianum at Wikispecies
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