Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
longifolium
ID:
270652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f. & Warsz.) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269984



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Longifolium
  • Longifolium Phragmipedium
  • Longifolium Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum longifolium (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium hartwegii Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium longifolium darienense (Rchb.f.) Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium longifolium gracile (A.H.Kent) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium longifolium hincksianum (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium longifolium roezlii (Rchb.f.) Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium longifolium Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium reichenbachii Endrés ex Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium gracile A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Selenipedium gracile (A.H.Kent) Desbois [unknown]
  • Cypripedium longifolium hartwegii (Rchb.f.) A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium longifolium coloratum (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Selenipedium longifolium coloratum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium longifolium gracile (A.H.Kent) Pucci [unknown]
  • Selenipedium longifolium hartwegii (Rchb.f.) Pucci [unknown]
  • Selenipedium longifolium hincksianum (Rchb.f.) Pucci [unknown]
  • Selenipedium longifolium splendidum Pucci [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium longifolium splendidum (Pucci) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Cypripedium longifolium Rchb.f. & Warsz. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium longifolium gracile (A.H.Kent) Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cypripedium reichenbachianum auct. [deprecated]
  • Phragmipedium hartwegii (Rchb.f.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum hartwegii (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum longifolium (Warsz. & Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]

Description

Phragmipedium longifolium (also called Long-Leaf 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 longifolium 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 longifolium var. hartwegii (Pfitzer) Hallier f.
Phragmipedium longifolium for. hartwegii (Rchb.f.) Braem
Phragmipedium longifolium var. longifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmipedium longifolium 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 longifolium 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 longifolium

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

Phragmipedium longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium longifolium?

Phragmipedium longifolium

What is the common name of Phragmipedium longifolium?

Long-leaved Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium longifolium?

Phragmipedium longifolium 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-152876: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Józef Warszewicz (1812-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warsz.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.