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Paphiopedilum rothschildianum
aphiopedilum rothschildianum, described in 1888, is a species of orchid commonly known as the King of the Paphs. It is a large sized clear-leafed plant. It blooms with a tall inflorescence with up to six, large flowers. It is unique in the Corypetalum group by holding its petals almost horizontally, giving the flower a very large appearance. The peak flowering period is from April to May.
Paphiopedilum rothschildianum (also called 'Rothschild's slipper orchid', after its discoverer) is found in the rainforests around Mount Kinabalu in northern Borneo, at elevations from 500 to 1200 meters above the sea. It commonly grows as a terrestrial in ultramafic soil but is also found growing as a lithophyte in leaf-litter on ultramafic cliffs. It usually grows near a river.
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This is a great orchid Ronald but unfortunately it does not belong in the Wild Orchids missions. Only truly wild orchids acceptable. Though I didn't create this mission, I'm trying to help keep it strictly wild species, thanks.
Yes,ma'am. Yes it is... :-)
I'm guessing this is Rothschild Slipper Orchid