Paphiopedilum primulinum

Paphiopedilum primulinum is a species of Paphiopedilum found in Asia.

Description

Plant blooms in the spring with two 4.2 cm wide flowers.

Distribution

Plants are found growing in humus topsoil in Sumatra and Indonesia at elevations of 0 to 520 meters. The area is subjected to frequent rains in the summer and fall. From winter to spring there are heavy rains.

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. Species can tolerate many different potting mediums. Water regularly about every four to five days.

Varieties

Image	Name	Description
	Paphiopedilum primulinum var. purpurascens	Lip is pink, sepals are green, petals are green with pink lines and spots.

Naming

Common Names:The Primrose Yellow Paphiopedilum

Synonyms

1. Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum f. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) Fowlie 1973
2. Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum [Sander] Stein subsp. liemianum forma primulinum Fowlie
3. Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum var. flavum Fowlie 1973
4. Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum var. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) Braem 1988
5. Paphiopedilum liemianum f. purpurascens (M.W.Wood) K.Karas. & K.Saito 1982
6. Paphiopedilum liemianum var. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) K.Karas. & K.Saito 1982
7. Paphiopedilum primulinum f. purpurascens (M.W.Wood) O.Gruss 2002
8. Paphiopedilum victoria-regina f. purpurascens M.W.Wood 1976
9. Paphiopedilum victoria regina subsp. primulinum [M. Wood & P. Taylor] M. Wood 1976