Paphiopedilum ciliolare

Paphiopedilum ciliolare is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is known commonly as the short haired paphiopedilum. It is endemic to the Philippines.[1]

Paphiopedilum ciliolare
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species:
P. ciliolare
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum ciliolare
Synonyms

This is a rare orchid with a total wild population of fewer than 2500 mature individuals. It is heavily collected for the horticulture trade and its forest habitat is threatened with destruction and degradation.[1]

This species is notoriously difficult to propagate. Germination media are most effective when they contain sugar and tryptone.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Rankou, H. (2015). "Paphiopedilum ciliolare". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T46347A43318143. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T46347A43318143.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Pierik, R. L. M., et al. (1988). Seed germination and further development of plantlets of Paphiopedilum ciliolare Pfitz. in vitro. Scientia Horticulturae, 34(1), 139-153.