Paphinia

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Orchid genus Paphinia
Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Maxillarieae
Subtribe: Stanhopeinae
Genus: Paphinia

Species
See text.

Paphinia This genus is composed of an estimated 16 species from Guatemala south through northern South America. A medium sized epiphyte with small ovoid psuedobulbs and 2 or more leaves. Etymology of Paphinia comes from Greek "Paphia" the name of Aphrodite of Cypress. Most authorities consider the genus rare.

For relatives of Paphinia see Stanhopeinae.

Species

Hybrids

  • Paphinia Majestc (P. cristata x P. herrerae) registered in 1997 by H & R Nurseries.

Intergeneric Hybrids

  • Gonginia (Gongora x Paphinia) Sander's List Orchid Hybrids Addendum 2002-2004. xxxiv. 2005 (20 May 2005), IPNI ID: 77068862-1

References

  • Meyers Conservatory
  • OrchidSpecies.com
  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)

External links