Paphiopedilum concolor
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cypripedioideae |
| Genus: | Paphiopedilum |
| Species: | P. concolor
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| Paphiopedilum concolor | |
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Paphiopedilum concolor is a small terrestrial orchid first described in 1865 as Cypripedium concolor. It has dark green and grey-green mottled leaves, up to 6 inches long by 1½ inches wide. Paphiopedilum concolor is native to southern China (Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi), Myanmar (Burma), Thailand and Southern and Central Vietnam, usually in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park in Quảng Bình Province.[1] They are generally found in lowlands, below 300m, but have been found above 1,000m.[2]
Paphiopedilum concolor flowers in Spring and Autumn. Its 4-inch tall scape has reddish hairs and carries one or two flowers approximately 2¾ inches in diameter. These flowers come coloured in cream to peach, with dark red speckles. This orchid prefers a warm habitat and wet soil.
References
- ^ "Những phát hiện chấn động về Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng". Thanh Niên. 6 September 2005. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
- ^ Teoh, Eng-Soon. Orchids of Asia. Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2009.
External links
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Data related to Paphiopedilum concolor at Wikispecies
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