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Paphiopedilum argus

Argus Paphiopedilum
Also known as: Cordula argus (Rchb.f.) Rolfe +10 more
  • Cordula argus (Rchb.f.) Rolfe
  • Cypripedium argus Rchb.f.
  • Cypripedium argus var. moensii A.H.Kent
  • Cypripedium moensianum Anon.
  • Cypripedium moensii Anon.
  • Cypripedium pitcherianum Manda
  • Paphiopedilum argus f. nigricans (H.J.Veitch) O.Gruss
  • Paphiopedilum argus var. sriwanae (Koop.) O.Gruss
  • Paphiopedilum argus var. sriwaniae (Koop.) O.Gruss, 1994
  • Paphiopedilum sriwanae Koop.
  • Paphiopedilum sriwaniae Koopwitz
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Paphiopedilum argus (commonly known as Argus Paphiopedilum) is an orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Philippines

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