Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caricinum
ID:
270627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl. & Paxton) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269959



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Caricinum
  • Caricinum Phragmipedium
  • Caricinum Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum caricinum (Lindl. & Paxton) Stein [unknown]
  • Selenipedium caricinum (Lindl. & Paxton) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium caricinum Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum caricinum (Lindl. & J.Paxton) Pfitzer [deprecated]
  • Phragmopedilum caricinum Rolfe ex Pfitzer [unknown]

Description

Phragmipedium caricinum (also called Caricin 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 caricinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmipedium caricinum 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 caricinum 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 caricinum

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

Phragmipedium caricinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium caricinum?

Phragmipedium caricinum

What is the common name of Phragmipedium caricinum?

Caricin's Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium caricinum?

Phragmipedium caricinum 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-152852: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.