Paphiopedilum hennisianum (M.W. Wood) Fowlie 1977 Subgen Paphiopedilum Sec. Barbata [Kranzlin] Albert & Pett. Photo by © Lourens Grobler

Another Clone Photo courtesy of A World Of Orchids

Common Name Hennis' Paphiopedilum [German Orchid Collector]

Flower Size 2 1/2" [6 cm]

This hot growing, Philippine terrestrial species occurs at elevations to 500 meters and has a single flowered, erect, terminal inflorescence.

Synonyms Cypripedium dauthieri Rchb.f. ex Kittel 1885; *Paphiopedilum barbatum var. hennisianum M.W. Wood 1976; Paphiopedilum hennisianum f. christiansenii (O.Gruss & Roeth) O.Gruss & Roeth 1999; Paphiopedilum hennisianum var. christiansenii O.Gruss & Roeth 1996; Paphiopedilum hennisianum var purpureum Hort 1981

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Orchidiana Philipiniana Vol 1 Valmayor 1984; The Genus Paphiopedilum Vol 1 & 2 Braem 1999; Orchids of the Philippines Cootes 2001; Flora Malesiana Orchids of the Philippines Vol I Agoo, Shuiteman and de Vogel 2003;

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