Paphiopedilum robinsonianum
Paphiopedilum robinsonianum is a species of slipper orchid endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where it is known from two mountains in the regency of Central Sulawesi. It is restricted to tropical montane forest habitat at approximately 1400 metres altitude.[1]
| Paphiopedilum robinsonianum | |
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| Paphiopedilum robinsonianum growing wild in Sulawesi | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cypripedioideae |
| Genus: | Paphiopedilum |
| Species: | P. robinsonianum |
| Binomial name | |
| Paphiopedilum robinsonianum | |
Nomenclature
The specific epithet robinsonianum should not be confused with robinsonii. Paphiopedilum robinsonii (Ridl.) Ridl. is a synonym of Paphiopedilum bullenianum.[3] Similarly, Paphiopedilum Robinsonianum (note capitalized spelling) is an invalid hybrid name synonymous with P. Euryale (P. lawrenceanum × superbiens).[4]
Paphiopedilum robinsonianum is named after the botanist, Dr. Alastair Robinson, who brought the species to the attention of other taxonomists specializing in Paphiopedilum orchids. The authors mention that late in the naming process, Robinson sent word from another botanist, Ch'ien Lee, indicating that the plant had been photographed in the wild on one previous occasion on a nearby mountain, thus showing that the species has a wider distribution than initially thought.[1]
References
- Cavestro 2014 publ. 2013. Paphiopedilum robinsonianum Cavestro Rhône-Alpes Orchid. 52(14).
- Govaerts, R. 2013. Paphiopedilum robinsonianum World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Kew. Retrieved on 1 October 2013.
- Robinson, A.S. 2009. Paphiopedilum robinsonii. The Plant List, Retrieved on 1 October 2013.
- Paphiopedilum Robinsonianum. The International Orchid Register, Retrieved on 1 October 2013.