Cypripedium molle
Soft Cypripedium
Also known as: Cypripedium irapeanum subsp. molle (Lindl.) Eccarius
- Cypripedium irapeanum subsp. molle (Lindl.) Eccarius
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cypripedium molle (commonly known as Soft Cypripedium) is a rhizomatous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest