Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lindenii
ID:
270650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Dressler & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Taxon 24: 691 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269982



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Lindenii
  • Lindenii Phragmipedium
  • Lindenii Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum lindenii (Lindl.) V.A.Albert & Börge Pett. [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium caudatum lindenii (Lindl.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Selenipedium lindenii G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Uropedium lindenii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium caudatum lindenii (Lindl.) Chapm. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium caudatum uropedium Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cypripedium caudatum lindenii (Lindl.) A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Cypripedium caudatum uropedium Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum caudatum lindenii (Lindl.) Brongn. ex Stein [unknown]
  • Cypripedium lindenii Van Houtte [unknown]
  • Selenipedium caudatum lindenii (Lindl.) Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Phragmipedium lindenii (also called Linden'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 lindenii 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 lindenii 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 lindenii is a hardy, evergreen orchid that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Phragmipedium lindenii

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

Phragmipedium lindenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium lindenii?

Phragmipedium lindenii

What is the common name of Phragmipedium lindenii?

Linden's Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium lindenii?

Phragmipedium lindenii 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-152874: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.