Paphiopedilum gigantifolium Braem, Baker & Baker
- Described: Braem, Baker & Baker in Orchidees. Culture et Protection, No. 30: 5-12 (1997)
- Etymology: Named for its extremely large leaves, possibly the largest in the genus.
- Varieties & Forms: none
- Synonyms:
Paphiopedilum ayubii hort. ex Parnata in Australian Orchid Review, 62 (4): 9-10 (1997)
- Chromosome Count - unknown
Plant Habit
- Leaves: several, up to 60 cm long, 8-12 cm wide, glossy grass-green
- Inflorescence: 3-14 flowered, 50-70 cm long, purple, pubescent, ovary white
- Bloom: up to 6 cm wide, 8-10 cm tall
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Habitat Data
- Distribution -
- Elevation: 700-1000 m
- Peak Flowering in the Wild: April-June
- Ecology: limestone cliffs in ravines above rivers
- Mean Temperature Range: 18-25°C
- Light: moderate shade
- Medium: shallow humus on limestone
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Sources:
- Braem, Guido J., and Guy Chiron. Paphiopedilum. Saint-Genis Laval, France: Tropicalia, 2003.
- Cribb, Phillip J. The Genus Paphiopedilum. Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia: Natural History Publications in association with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 1998.
Primary Hybrids - none registered
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