Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
appletonianum
ID:
264562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 4: 364 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263894

Common Names

  • Paphiopedilum appletonianum
  • Appletonianum Paphiopedilum
  • Appletonianum's Paphiopedilum

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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum appletonianum album Asher ex O.Gruss [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum appletonianum hainanense (Fowlie) Braem, C.O.Baker & M.L.Baker [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum appletonianum immaculatum (Braem) Braem [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum appletonianum immaculatum Braem [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum cerveranum Braem [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum cerveranum viride (Braem) Braem [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum hainanense Fowlie [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum hookerae appletonianum (Gower) M.W.Wood [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum robinsonii viride Braem [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum tridentatum S.C.Chen & Z.J.Liu [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum wolterianum Pfitzer [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum angustifolium R.F.Guo & Z.J.Liu [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum puberulum S.P.Lei & J.Yong Zhang [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum appletonianum cerveranum (Braem) O.Gruss & Roellke [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum appletonianum tridentatum (S.C.Chen & Z.J.Liu) Aver. [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum appletonianum viride (Braem) O.Gruss & Roellke [unknown]
  • Cypripedium bullenianum appletonianum (Gower) Rolfe [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum appletonianum tridentatum (S.C.Chen & Z.J.Liu) S.C.Chen & Z.J.Liu [unknown]
  • Cordula appletoniana Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cypripedium appletonianum hort. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium wolterianum Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Paphiopedilum appletonianum (also called Appleton's slipper orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants. It has a single, leathery leaf and a single flower with a yellow-green pouch and white petals.

Uses & Benefits

Paphiopedilum appletonianum 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 appletonianum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paphiopedilum appletonianum 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 appletonianum

Paphiopedilum appletonianum is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Paphiopedilum appletonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paphiopedilum appletonianum?

Paphiopedilum appletonianum

What is the common name of Paphiopedilum appletonianum?

Appletonianum Paphiopedilum

What is the natural habitat of Paphiopedilum appletonianum?

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,

References