Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
molle
ID:
936201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 72 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935539



Common Names

  • Cypripedium molle
  • Soft Lady's Slipper
  • Soft Cypripedium


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Description

Cypripedium molle (also called the Soft Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, yellow flower. It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cypripedium molle is used in ornamental gardening and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cypripedium molle has a yellow flower with a white lip, and its seed is a small, dark brown capsule. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cypripedium molle can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a pot. The seed should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered with soil. The seed should be kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cypripedium molle

Cypripedium molle is native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana. It is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Species in the Cypripedium genus

Cypripedium herae, Cypripedium sichuanense, Cypripedium acaule, Cypripedium alaskanum, Cypripedium andrewsii, Cypripedium arietinum, Cypripedium bardolphianum, Cypripedium calceolus, Cypripedium calcicola, Cypripedium californicum, Cypripedium candidum, Cypripedium catherinae, Cypripedium columbianum, Cypripedium cordigerum, Cypripedium debile, Cypripedium dickinsonianum, Cypripedium elegans, Cypripedium fargesii, Cypripedium farreri, Cypripedium fasciculatum, Cypripedium fasciolatum, Cypripedium flavum, Cypripedium formosanum, Cypripedium forrestii, Cypripedium franchetii, Cypripedium guttatum, Cypripedium henryi, Cypripedium himalaicum, Cypripedium irapeanum, Cypripedium japonicum, Cypripedium kentuckiense, Cypripedium lentiginosum, Cypripedium lichiangense, Cypripedium ludlowii, Cypripedium luzmarianum, Cypripedium macranthos, Cypripedium margaritaceum, Cypripedium micranthum, Cypripedium molle, Cypripedium montanum, Cypripedium palangshanense, Cypripedium parviflorum, Cypripedium passerinum, Cypripedium plectrochilum, Cypripedium reginae, Cypripedium segawae, Cypripedium shanxiense, Cypripedium subtropicum, Cypripedium taibaiense, Cypripedium tibeticum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-54252: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.