Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wuliangshanicum
ID:
1327544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.J.Liu, O.Gruss & L.J.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 62: 190 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339998



Common Names

  • Paphiopedilum wuliangshanicum
  • Wuliangshan Paphiopedilum
  • Wuliangshan Lady Slipper


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Description

Paphiopedilum wuliangshanicum (also called Wuliangshan Paphiopedilum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to China and is found in a variety of habitats, from rainforests to disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paphiopedilum wuliangshanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paphiopedilum wuliangshanicum is a white-cream coloured spike, with each individual flower having five petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black colour. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paphiopedilum wuliangshanicum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Paphiopedilum wuliangshanicum

Paphiopedilum wuliangshanicum is found in China.

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

Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Li Jun Chen (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Chen' in the authors string.