Status:
valid
Authors:
Asher
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 47: 224 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263885
Common Names
- Paphiopedilum adductum
- Adductum Paphiopedilum
- Adductum's Paphiopedilum
Synonyms
- Paphiopedilum adductum anitum (Golamco) Koop. [unknown]
- Paphiopedilum anitum Golamco [unknown]
- Paphiopedilum adductum cynthiae Cootes & M.Leon [unknown]
Description
Paphiopedilum adductum (also called Adductum Paphiopedilum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its large, ovate leaves and long, thin stems. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Paphiopedilum adductum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paphiopedilum adductum is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paphiopedilum adductum is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-11. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in the same conditions as the parent plant.
Where to Find Paphiopedilum adductum
Paphiopedilum adductum is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Paphiopedilum adductum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paphiopedilum adductum?
Paphiopedilum adductum
What is the common name of Paphiopedilum adductum?
Adductum Paphiopedilum
What is the natural habitat of Paphiopedilum adductum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Paphiopedilum genus
Paphiopedilum acmodontum,
Paphiopedilum adductum,
Paphiopedilum appletonianum,
Paphiopedilum areeanum,
Paphiopedilum argus,
Paphiopedilum armeniacum,
Paphiopedilum barbatum,
Paphiopedilum barbigerum,
Paphiopedilum bellatulum,
Paphiopedilum braemii,
Paphiopedilum bullenianum,
Paphiopedilum burbidgei,
Paphiopedilum callosum,
Paphiopedilum charlesworthii,
Paphiopedilum ciliolare,
Paphiopedilum coccineum,
Paphiopedilum concolor,
Paphiopedilum dalatense,
Paphiopedilum dayanum,
Paphiopedilum delenatii,
Paphiopedilum dianthum,
Paphiopedilum dixlerianum,
Paphiopedilum druryi,
Paphiopedilum emersonii,
Paphiopedilum expansum,
Paphiopedilum exul,
Paphiopedilum fairrieanum,
Paphiopedilum fanaticum,
Paphiopedilum fowliei,
Paphiopedilum frankeanum,
Paphiopedilum gigantifolium,
Paphiopedilum glanduliferum,
Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum,
Paphiopedilum godefroyae,
Paphiopedilum gratrixianum,
Paphiopedilum grussianum,
Paphiopedilum hangianum,
Paphiopedilum haynaldianum,
Paphiopedilum helenae,
Paphiopedilum hennisianum,
Paphiopedilum henryanum,
Paphiopedilum herrmannii,
Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum,
Paphiopedilum hookerae,
Paphiopedilum insigne,
Paphiopedilum intaniae,
Paphiopedilum jackii,
Paphiopedilum javanicum,
Paphiopedilum kimballianum,
Paphiopedilum kolopakingii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,