Paphiopedilum violascens
Shimmering Purple Paphiopedilum
Also known as: Cordula violascens (Schltr.) Rolfe
- Cordula violascens (Schltr.) Rolfe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paphiopedilum violascens (commonly known as Shimmering Purple Paphiopedilum) is an orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, Solomon Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms