Biology:Paphiopedilum liemianum

Short description: Species of orchid

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 (Jack Archie Fowlie (es)) K.Karas. & K.Saito
Synonyms
Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum ssp. liemianum Jack Archie Fowlie (es) (basionym) Paphiopedilum victoria-regina ssp. liemianum (Jack Archie Fowlie (es)) M.W.Wood Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum var. liemianum (Jack Archie Fowlie (es)) 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.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3281647 entry