Status:
valid
Authors:
Koop.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 63: 106 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264133
Common Names
- Paphiopedilum ooii
- Lady Slipper Orchid
- Venus Slipper
Description
Paphiopedilum ooii (also called Ooii slipper orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants. It has a single, leathery leaf and a single flower with a yellow-green pouch and white petals.
Uses & Benefits
Paphiopedilum ooii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its aesthetic value in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paphiopedilum ooii is a large, waxy bloom with a yellow-green dorsal sepal and a white-green petal. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paphiopedilum ooii is a terrestrial orchid species that can be grown in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers to be grown in partial shade, with temperatures ranging from 16-25°C. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Paphiopedilum ooii
Paphiopedilum ooii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo, Indonesia.
Paphiopedilum ooii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paphiopedilum ooii?
Paphiopedilum ooii
What is the common name of Paphiopedilum ooii?
Ooi's Slipper Orchid
What type of soil does Paphiopedilum ooii prefer?
Humus-rich, well-drained soil
Species in the Paphiopedilum genus
Paphiopedilum acmodontum,
Paphiopedilum adductum,
Paphiopedilum appletonianum,
Paphiopedilum areeanum,
Paphiopedilum argus,
Paphiopedilum armeniacum,
Paphiopedilum barbatum,
Paphiopedilum barbigerum,
Paphiopedilum bellatulum,
Paphiopedilum braemii,
Paphiopedilum bullenianum,
Paphiopedilum burbidgei,
Paphiopedilum callosum,
Paphiopedilum charlesworthii,
Paphiopedilum ciliolare,
Paphiopedilum coccineum,
Paphiopedilum concolor,
Paphiopedilum dalatense,
Paphiopedilum dayanum,
Paphiopedilum delenatii,
Paphiopedilum dianthum,
Paphiopedilum dixlerianum,
Paphiopedilum druryi,
Paphiopedilum emersonii,
Paphiopedilum expansum,
Paphiopedilum exul,
Paphiopedilum fairrieanum,
Paphiopedilum fanaticum,
Paphiopedilum fowliei,
Paphiopedilum frankeanum,
Paphiopedilum gigantifolium,
Paphiopedilum glanduliferum,
Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum,
Paphiopedilum godefroyae,
Paphiopedilum gratrixianum,
Paphiopedilum grussianum,
Paphiopedilum hangianum,
Paphiopedilum haynaldianum,
Paphiopedilum helenae,
Paphiopedilum hennisianum,
Paphiopedilum henryanum,
Paphiopedilum herrmannii,
Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum,
Paphiopedilum hookerae,
Paphiopedilum insigne,
Paphiopedilum intaniae,
Paphiopedilum jackii,
Paphiopedilum javanicum,
Paphiopedilum kimballianum,
Paphiopedilum kolopakingii,
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,