Paphiopedilum tigrinum

Paphiopedilum tigrinum is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to western Yunnan (China).

Paphiopedilum tigrinum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species:
P. tigrinum
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum tigrinum
Koop. & N.Haseg.
Synonyms

Paphiopedilum smaragdinum

A distinct form has been named in 2005, initially as a distinct species:

  • Paphiopedilum tigrinum f. smaragdinum (Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen) O.Gruss

References

  1. China Plant Specialist Group 2004. Paphiopedilum tigrinum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.


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