Paphiopedilum villosum var. villosum
Submitted by bernabu on Mon, 17/03/2008 - 07:23
Paphiopedilum villosum var. villosum
Distribution: India, Burma and Thailand.
An unusual colour form of this species. Narrow lanceolate leaves up to 16" long. Inflorescence up to 6" tall. The 4 1/2" flowers have a glossy, varnished look. This species was used in the late 1800's for a number of early hybrid crosses.
bernabu
Paph. villosum
Hi Bernard, is it possible that this 'Aureum' or forma aureum could be Paph. villosum var. villosum????
Bill
villosum
Have'nt a clue Bill, Paphs are not really my scene. I never buy these, I've had seeds given and the odd plant. I have a philippinense starting to flower, I'm surprised really because I dont give it a lot of attention.
bernabu
villosum
No problem Bern, that was just my gentle hint to alert you to the accepted name.
I don't grow them either but I like looking at them and especially this type of colour form.
I'll edit the name shortly.
Regards Bill
villosum
Thanks for your help Bill.
bernabu