Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rungsuriyanum
ID:
1317416

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Gruss, Rungruang, Chaisur. & Dionisio

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 21(1): 4, photogrs.. 2014

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329870

Common Names

  • Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum
  • Rungsuriyanum Paphiopedilum
  • Rungsuriyanum's Paphiopedilum

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Description

Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum (also called Rungsuriyanum Paphiopedilum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped, light green leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It prefers humid, tropical climates and grows best in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum is used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever and inflammation. It is also used for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum has white petals with a yellow and purple lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a well-drained medium, in partial shade, and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum

Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum is native to Thailand and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son.

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

Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.
Niwat Rungruang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rungruang' in the authors string.
Yongyouth Chaisuriyakul: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaisur.' in the authors string.
Ibn Dionisio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dionisio' in the authors string.