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Paphiopedilum thaianum | |
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Flower of Paphiopedilum thaianum | |
Conservation status | |
Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification | |
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 |
Paphiopedilum thaianum is a species of orchid endemic to peninsular Thailand. It was initially described by Prapanth Iamwiriyakul in 2006.
The orchid species is found in primary forest shade, on the slopes of steep limestone hillsides and cliffs. It is found at an elevation of 350–450 meters above sea level.
References
- 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..
- "Paphiopedilum thaianum Iamwir". Plants of the World Online.
- ^ Iamwiriyakul, P. (2006) Paphiopedilum thaianum, A new species of Paphiopedilum from Thailand. Orchid Review 114 (1271): 278-281.
- "Orchid Species: Paphiopedilum thaianum". www.orchids.org.
- "Paphiopedilum thaianum". www.slipperorchids.info.
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Taxon identifiers | |
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Paphiopedilum thaianum |
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