Paphiopedilum thaianum
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| Paphiopedilum thaianum | |
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| Flower of Paphiopedilum thaianum | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cypripedioideae |
| Genus: | Paphiopedilum |
| Species: | P. thaianum
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| Paphiopedilum thaianum Iamwiriyakul, 2006
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Paphiopedilum thaianum is a species of orchid endemic to peninsular Thailand.[2] It was initially described by Prapanth Iamwiriyakul in 2006.[3]
The orchid species is found in primary forest shade, on the slopes of steep limestone hillsides and cliffs.[4][5] It is found at an elevation of 350–450 meters above sea level.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Rankou, H.. (2015) Paphiopedilum thaianum IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 3 July 2016. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is critically endangered..
- ^ "Paphiopedilum thaianum Iamwir". Plants of the World Online.
- ^ a b Iamwiriyakul, P. (2006) Paphiopedilum thaianum, A new species of Paphiopedilum from Thailand. Orchid Review 114 (1271): 278-281.
- ^ "Orchid Species: Paphiopedilum thaianum". www.orchids.org.
- ^ "Paphiopedilum thaianum". www.slipperorchids.info.
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