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