Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cornuatum
ID:
922963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.J.Liu, O.Gruss & L.J.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 62: 275 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922298

Common Names

  • Paphiopedilum Cornuatum
  • Cornuatum Paphiopedilum
  • Paphiopedilum Cornuatum

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Description

Paphiopedilum cornuatum (also called Horned Paphiopedilum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, fleshy, oblong leaf and a single, erect, yellowish-green flower. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Paphiopedilum cornuatum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paphiopedilum cornuatum has large, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and circular. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paphiopedilum cornuatum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is an easy to grow plant that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood. It requires bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the mature plants.

Where to Find Paphiopedilum cornuatum

Paphiopedilum cornuatum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Paphiopedilum genus

Paphiopedilum acmodontum, Paphiopedilum adductum, Paphiopedilum appletonianum, Paphiopedilum areeanum, Paphiopedilum argus, Paphiopedilum armeniacum, Paphiopedilum barbatum, Paphiopedilum barbigerum, Paphiopedilum bellatulum, Paphiopedilum braemii, Paphiopedilum bullenianum, Paphiopedilum burbidgei, Paphiopedilum callosum, Paphiopedilum charlesworthii, Paphiopedilum ciliolare, Paphiopedilum coccineum, Paphiopedilum concolor, Paphiopedilum dalatense, Paphiopedilum dayanum, Paphiopedilum delenatii, Paphiopedilum dianthum, Paphiopedilum dixlerianum, Paphiopedilum druryi, Paphiopedilum emersonii, Paphiopedilum expansum, Paphiopedilum exul, Paphiopedilum fairrieanum, Paphiopedilum fanaticum, Paphiopedilum fowliei, Paphiopedilum frankeanum, Paphiopedilum gigantifolium, Paphiopedilum glanduliferum, Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum, Paphiopedilum godefroyae, Paphiopedilum gratrixianum, Paphiopedilum grussianum, Paphiopedilum hangianum, Paphiopedilum haynaldianum, Paphiopedilum helenae, Paphiopedilum hennisianum, Paphiopedilum henryanum, Paphiopedilum herrmannii, Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum, Paphiopedilum hookerae, Paphiopedilum insigne, Paphiopedilum intaniae, Paphiopedilum jackii, Paphiopedilum javanicum, Paphiopedilum kimballianum, Paphiopedilum kolopakingii,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467860: Based on the initial data import
Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Li Jun Chen (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Chen' in the authors string.