Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lushuiense
ID:
914568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.J.Liu & S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Gen. Paphiopedilum China : 216 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913903

Common Names

  • Paphiopedilum lushuiense
  • Lushuiense Paphiopedilum
  • Lushuiense False Holly

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Description

Paphiopedilum lushuiense (also called 'Lushui Paphiopedilum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is an epiphytic plant with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Paphiopedilum lushuiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paphiopedilum lushuiense has white and yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paphiopedilum lushuiense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Paphiopedilum lushuiense

Paphiopedilum lushuiense is native to China. It can be found in the tropical rainforest biome.

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-458925: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.