Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vietnamense
ID:
264906

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Gruss & Perner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) , Suppl. 5: 3 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264238



Common Names

  • Paphiopedilum vietnamense
  • Vietnam Slipper Orchid
  • Vietnam Lady Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum hilmarii Senghas & R.Schettler [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum mirabile Cavestro & Chiron [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum vietnamense album O.Gruss & Koop. [invalid]

Description

Paphiopedilum vietnamense (also called Vietnam Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower has a white lip and yellowish-green sepals and petals. It grows in evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Paphiopedilum vietnamense is used as an ornamental plant to add beauty to gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paphiopedilum vietnamense has a white dorsal sepal with yellow-green veins, a white petal with yellow-green veins, and a white pouch with yellow-green veins. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paphiopedilum vietnamense is a terrestrial orchid native to Vietnam. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It needs bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the plant.

Where to Find Paphiopedilum vietnamense

Paphiopedilum vietnamense is native to Vietnam and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Kon Tum and Gia Lai.

Paphiopedilum vietnamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paphiopedilum vietnamense?

Paphiopedilum vietnamense

What is the natural habitat of Paphiopedilum vietnamense?

Paphiopedilum vietnamense is native to Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

How much light does Paphiopedilum vietnamense need?

Paphiopedilum vietnamense prefers bright, indirect light.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147303: Based on the initial data import
Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.
Holger Perner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perner' in the authors string.