Phragmipedium besseae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
besseae
ID:
270617
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & J.Kuhn
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 50: 1308 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269949
Common Names
- Phragmipedium Besseae
- Besseae Phragmipedium
- Besseae Slipper Orchid
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- Paphiopedilum besseae (Dodson & J.Kuhn) V.A.Albert & Börge Pett. [unknown]
- Phragmipedium besseae besseae [unknown]
- Phragmipedium besseae flavum Braem [unknown]
- Phragmipedium besseae flavum (Braem) O.Gruss & Roeth [unknown]
Description
Phragmipedium besseae (also called Bess's Slipper Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, shady forests, usually on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmipedium besseae is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and produces beautiful pink flowers. It is also known to be drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmipedium besseae has a large, yellow flower with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phragmipedium besseae can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Phragmipedium besseae
Phragmipedium besseae can be found in tropical forests in Colombia and Ecuador.
Phragmipedium besseae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium besseae?
Phragmipedium besseae
What type of plant is Phragmipedium besseae?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium besseae?
Tropical forests
Species in the Phragmipedium genus
Phragmipedium besseae, Phragmipedium boissierianum, Phragmipedium caricinum, Phragmipedium caudatum, Phragmipedium christiansenianum, Phragmipedium fischeri, Phragmipedium hirtzii, Phragmipedium humboldtii, Phragmipedium klotzschianum, Phragmipedium lindenii, Phragmipedium lindleyanum, Phragmipedium longifolium, Phragmipedium pearcei, Phragmipedium richteri, Phragmipedium roethianum, Phragmipedium sargentianum, Phragmipedium schlimii, Phragmipedium vittatum, Phragmipedium warszewiczianum, Phragmipedium brasiliense, Phragmipedium kovachii, Phragmipedium andreettae, Phragmipedium pfitzerianum, Phragmipedium anguloi, Phragmipedium guianense,
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-152843: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Janet Kuhn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kuhn' in the authors string.