Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lindleyanum
ID:
270651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.H.Schomb. ex Lindl.) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 4: 332 (1896), in Supp. 3 as 'Phragmopedilum':.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269983



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Lindleyanum
  • Lindleyanum Phragmipedium
  • Lindleyanum Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum kaieteurum (N.E.Br.) V.A.Albert & Börge Pett. [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum lindleyanum (R.H.Schomb. ex Lindl.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium kaieteurum (N.E.Br.) Garay [unknown]
  • Selenipedium kaieteurium N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium lindleyanum (R.H.Schomb. ex Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium sargentianum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Selenipedium lindleyanum kaieteurum (N.E.Br.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium lindleyanum R.H.Schomb. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum lindleyanum (R.H.Schomb. ex Lindl.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum lindleyanum kaieteurum (N.E.Br.) Rchb.f. ex Pfitzer [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phragmipedium lindleyanum var. kaieteurum (N.E.Br.) Pfitzer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmipedium lindleyanum 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 lindleyanum 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 lindleyanum

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

Phragmipedium lindleyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium lindleyanum?

Phragmipedium lindleyanum

What is the common name of Phragmipedium lindleyanum?

Lindley's Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium lindleyanum?

Phragmipedium lindleyanum 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-152875: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Robert Hermann Schomburgk (1804-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Schomb.' in the authors string.