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Paphiopedilum argus

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Species of orchid

Paphiopedilum argus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species: P. argus
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum argus
(Rchb.f.) Stein
Synonyms

Paphiopedilum argus is a species of orchid endemic to Luzon Island of the Philippines. The name is a reference to the Greek god Argus, who had one hundred eyes, like the spots on the petals. The flower size goes up to 4" (10 cm). It is commonly found on limestone in altitudes 600 to 2000 feet high.

Taxon identifiers
Paphiopedilum argus
Cypripedium argus


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