Paphiopedilum papilio-laoticus
| Paphiopedilum papilio-laoticus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cypripedioideae |
| Genus: | Paphiopedilum |
| Species: | P. papilio-laoticus
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| Binomial name | |
| Paphiopedilum papilio-laoticus Schuit., Luang Aphay & Iio
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Paphiopedilum papilio-laoticus is a species of flowering plant that is part of the subfamily Cypripedioideae.[1][2][3] This plant was found in Laos by Sulivong Luangaphay.[4] It is expected to be assessed as a critically endangered species, but scientists are still searching for more specimens in the inaccessible parts of Laos.
Vientiane Times wrote in their Unicorn, “This showy and undoubtedly very rare species will hopefully be propagated from seed soon, and we urge orchid amateurs not to buy any plants of this species that could be wild-collected. In a few years’ time it should become widely available as legally propagated plants do not pose a threat to their continued existence in the wild.”[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ten new plant species found this year". www.iran-daily.com. Iran: Iran Daily, Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ^ Barkham, Patrick (21 December 2018). "From spectacular orchids to towering trees – 2018's top new plant discoveries". The Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ^ "Ten new plants discovered this year". The Nation. Pakistan: The Nation. 2018-12-22. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ^ a b [1] New Orchid species identified Laos.