Paphiopedilum liemianum

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Paphiopedilum liemianum
Paphiopedilum liemianum.jpg
Flower of Paphiopedilum liemianum
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species:
P. liemianum
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum liemianum
( [es]) &
Synonyms
  • Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum ssp. liemianum  [es] (basionym)
  • Paphiopedilum victoria-regina ssp. liemianum ( [es])
  • Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum var. liemianum ( [es])

Paphiopedilum liemianum is a species of orchid endemic to northern Sumatra (Kg. Susuk). These plants were first collected in in Sumatra by , at 600–1,000 meters. The flowers are 8–9 cm across and sit on top of a 15–20 cm long inflorescence.

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