Paphiopedilum godefroyae

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Paphiopedilum godefroyae
Paphiopedilum godefroyae OrchidsBln0906a.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species:
P. godefroyae
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum godefroyae
Synonyms
  • Cypripedium godefroyae (basionym)
  • Cordula godefroyae () Rolfe
  • Paphiopedilum leucochilum (Rolfe)  [es]
  • Paphiopedilum ang-thong  [es]

Paphiopedilum godefroyae is a species of orchid endemic to peninsular Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. This species is found just above sea level on limestone cliffs. The flowers are around 9 cm across, creamy white to light green. They flower from December to July.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Teoh, Eng-Soon. Orchids of Asia. Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2009.

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