Paphiopedilum thaianum

Paphiopedilum thaianum is a species of orchid endemic to peninsular Thailand.[2] It was initially described by Prapanth Iamwiriyakul in 2006.[3]

Paphiopedilum thaianum
Flower of Paphiopedilum thaianum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species:
P. thaianum
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum thaianum
Iamwiriyakul, 2006

The orchid species is found in primary forest shade, on the slopes of steep limestone hillsides and cliffs.[4][5] It is found at an elevation of 350–450 meters above sea level.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Rankou, H.. (2015) Paphiopedilum thaianum IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 3 July 2016. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is critically endangered..
  2. ^ "Paphiopedilum thaianum Iamwir". Plants of the World Online.
  3. ^ a b Iamwiriyakul, P. (2006) Paphiopedilum thaianum, A new species of Paphiopedilum from Thailand. Orchid Review 114 (1271): 278-281.
  4. ^ "Orchid Species: Paphiopedilum thaianum". www.orchids.org.
  5. ^ "Paphiopedilum thaianum". www.slipperorchids.info.
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