Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Stein
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Orchid.-Buch 481. 1892
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424163
Common Names
- Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum
- Polystigmaticum Paphiopedilum
- Polystigmaticum's Paphiopedilum
Description
Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum (also called polystigmatic paphiopedilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white flowers. It can be found in humid forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations.
Uses & Benefits
Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum
Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum can be found in the wild in Vietnam.
Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum?
Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum
What is the family of Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Paphiopedilum polystigmaticum?
Polystigmatic Paphiopedilum
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,