Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sichuanense
ID:
385953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 53: 89 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385285



Common Names

  • Sichuan Cypripedium
  • Sichuan Lady's Slipper
  • Sichuan Cypripedium Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Cypripedium margaritaceum sichuanense (Perner) Eccarius [unknown]

Description

Cypripedium sichuanense (also called Sichuan Cypripedium, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate, up to 15 cm long and 4 cm wide. It is native to China and is found in moist mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cypripedium sichuanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cypripedium sichuanense is a small, purple, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a green stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cypripedium sichuanense is a perennial herb that is native to China. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Cypripedium sichuanense

Cypripedium sichuanense is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Cypripedium sichuanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cypripedium sichuanense?

Cypripedium sichuanense

What type of plant is Cypripedium sichuanense?

A terrestrial orchid

Where is Cypripedium sichuanense found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America

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-239111: Based on the initial data import
Holger Perner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perner' in the authors string.