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Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum

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Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum


Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Tribe: Cypripedioideae
SubTribe: Paphiopedilinae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species: Paph. sugiyamanum
Alliance:
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum
Cavestro 2001


Paphiopedilum sugiyamanum is a species of Paphiopedilum found in Asia.

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[edit] Description

Plant blooms in the summer with a single flower around 7.4cm wide.

[edit] Distribution

Plants are found growing on rocky cliffs covered with moss in Malaysian Borneo. The area is subjected to heavy rains in the winter and early spring and moderate amounts of rain in the fall and summer. Spring is the hottest season.

[edit] Culture

Plant should be grown in areas with moderately bright light and intermediate to warm temperatures. Pot in a well drain mix such as medium fir bark and perlite. Water regularly about every four to five days.

[edit] Naming

Common Names:Sugiyaman's Paphiopedilum