Paphiopedilum rothschildianum, „Gold of Kinabalu orchid'', „Rothschild's slipper orchid“

"Paphiopedilum rothschildianum", commonly known as the "Gold of Kinabalu orchid", is a large sized clear-leafed species of orchid. It blooms with a tall inflorescence with up to six, large flowers. It is unique in the Corypetalum group by holding its petals almost horizontally, giving the flower a very distinctive appearance. The peak flowering period is from April to May.