Paphiopedilum bullenianum

Paphiopedilum bullenianum is a species of Paphiopedilum found in Asia.

Description

Plant blooms in the spring with a single 8.25 cm wide flower.

Distribution

Plants are found growing in the mangrove swamps on moss covered rocks and in leaf litter in East Malaysia and Borneo at elevations of 0 to 1115 meters. The habitat is constantly wet and subjected to heavy rain during the fall, hot and humid weather during the spring, and drizzles during the summer. Summer is the coolest month.

Culture

Grow in intermediate to warm temperatures of 60° to 80°F in the summer and 78° to 57°F in the winter. Grow in partial shade. Potting media should be open and well drained. Water frequently during summer and growing season. Keep plants in shade when flowers appear to retain a rich color. To bloom the plant reduce water and temperature for a short time in the winter.

Naming

Common Names:Bullen's Paphiopedilum

Synonyms

1. Cordula amablis [Haller f.] Merril 1921
2. Cordula bulleniana [Rchb.f] Rolfe 1912
3. *Cypripedium bullenianum Rchb.f 1865
4. Cypripedium hookerae var amabile [Haller f.] Kranzlin 1897
5. Cypripedium hookerae var bullenianum Veitch 1889
6. Cypripedium robinsonii Ridley 1915
7. Paphiopedium amabile Hallier f. 1895
8. Paphiopedilum bullenianum var celebensis [Fowlie & Birk] Cribb 1987
9. Paphiopedilum bullenianum var. johorense (Fowlie & Yap) Braem, C.O.Baker & M.L.Baker 1999
10. Paphiopedilum celebesensis Fowlie & Birk 1980
11. PAphiopedilum ceramensis Birk 1983
12. Paphiopedilum hookerae var bullenianum [Rchb.f] Kerchove 1894
13. Paphiopedilum johorensis Fowlie & Yap 1972
14. Paphiopedilum linii Schoser 1966
15. Paphiopedilum robinsonii [Ridley] Ridley 1924
16. Paphiopedilum tortipetalum Fowlie 1985
17. Paphiopedilum tortisepalum Cribb 1987