Biology:Paphiopedilum purpuratum

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Short description: Species of orchid

Paphiopedilum purpuratum
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Flower of Paphiopedilum purpuratum
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: 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.

This forest species is Critically Endangered in the wild, with an estimated global population of fewer than 250 individuals. The main causes of ongoing decline are habitat loss and degradation.[1][2]

Paphiopedilum purpuratum exhibiting good symmetry.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". https://www.iucnredlist.org/en. 
  2. ↑ "Paphiopedilum purpuratum". http://orchidkarma.com/paphiopedilum-purpuratum/. 

Wikidata ☰ Q1312638 entry




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