Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
boissierianum
ID:
270622

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 4: 332 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269954



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Boissierianum
  • Boissierianum Phragmipedium
  • Boissierianum Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum boissierianum Stein [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum czerwiakowianum Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum reticulatum Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium boissierianum boissierianum [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium boissierianum czerwiakowianum (Rchb.f.) O.Gruss [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium cajamarcae Schltr. [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium czerwiakowianum (Rchb.f.) Rolfe [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium reticulatum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium boissierianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium czerwiakowianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium reticulatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium boissierianum reticulatum (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Cypripedium boissierianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium czerwiakowianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium reticulatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium grandiflorum Pav. ex Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum boissierianum Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum boissierianum (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum cajamarcae Schltr. [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum czerwiakowianum (Rchb.f.) Rolfe ex Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium reticulatum (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum reticulatum (Rchb.f.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium boisserianum reticulatum (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]

Description

Phragmipedium boissierianum (also called Boissier'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 boissierianum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and produces beautiful yellow 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 boissierianum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmipedium boissierianum 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 boissierianum

Phragmipedium boissierianum can be found in tropical forests in Colombia and Ecuador.

Phragmipedium boissierianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium boissierianum?

Phragmipedium boissierianum

What is the common name of Phragmipedium boissierianum?

Boissier's Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium boissierianum?

Phragmipedium boissierianum is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

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-152848: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.