Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vittatum
ID:
270672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270004



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Vittatum
  • Vittatum Phragmipedium
  • Vittatum Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum paulistanum Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum vittatum Stein [unknown]
  • Selenipedium paulistanum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Selenipedium vittatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium vittatum breve Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Selenipedium vittatum breve Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium binotii auct. [deprecated]
  • Cypripedium paulistanum Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium vittatum Vell. [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum vittatum (Vell.) Pfitzer [unknown]

Description

Phragmipedium vittatum (also called Striped Slipper Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Cypripedioideae subfamily. It is native to Central and South America, and typically grows in humid, tropical forests. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin, wiry stems and large, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are large and showy, with a white lip and yellowish-green sepals and petals, striped with purple.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmipedium vittatum 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 vittatum 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 vittatum 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 vittatum

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

Phragmipedium vittatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium vittatum?

Phragmipedium vittatum

What is the common name of Phragmipedium vittatum?

Vittatum Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium vittatum?

Phragmipedium vittatum 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-152894: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.