Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
warszewiczianum
ID:
270674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 17: 9 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270006



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Warszewiczianum
  • Warszewiczianum Phragmipedium
  • Warszewiczianum Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum wallisii (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum warszewiczianum (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium caudatum wallisii (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium caudatum warscewiczianum (Rchb.f.) O.Gruss [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium wallisii (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
  • Selenipedium wallisii Linden [unknown]
  • Selenipedium wallisii (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. [deprecated]
  • Selenipedium warszewiczianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum caudatum wallisii (Rchb.f.) Stein [unknown]
  • Selenipedium caudatum wallisii (Rchb.f.) Rolfe [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium lindenii wallisii (Rchb.f.) Dressler [unknown]
  • Cypripedium caudatum wallisii (Rchb.f.) J.H.Veitch [unknown]
  • Cypripedium wallisii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium warszewiczianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium warszewiczianum (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum warszewiczianum (Rchb.f.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium wallisii (Rchb.f.) B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Phragmopedilum caudatum wallisii (Rchb.f.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium caudatum wallisii (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer [unknown]

Description

Phragmipedium warszewiczianum (also called Warszewicz's 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 and white.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmipedium warszewiczianum 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

The flower of Phragmipedium warszewiczianum is a large, showy, star-shaped bloom with a yellow-green center and pink petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmipedium warszewiczianum 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 warszewiczianum

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

Phragmipedium warszewiczianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium warszewiczianum?

Phragmipedium warszewiczianum

What is the common name of Phragmipedium warszewiczianum?

Warszewicz's Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium warszewiczianum?

Phragmipedium warszewiczianum 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,

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