Paphiopedilum Harold Koopowitz

Paphiopedilum malipoense × paphiopedilum rothschildianum

Paphiopedilum Harold Koopowitz is an orchid hybrid originated by Paphanatics in 1995. It is a cross of Paph. malipoense x Paph. rothschildianum. It is considered a "primary hybrid" because it is a cross between two species.
Paphiopedilium Harold Koopowitz Orchid exhibit in the Botanical Garden of Leuven, Belgium. Belgium,Geotagged,Paphiopedilum Harold Koopowitz,Paphiopedilum malipoense × Paphiopedilum rothschildianum,Spring

Naming

Paphiopedilum orchids are also called as lady's slipper orchid as the lip of the flower resembles a ladies shoe.

Distribution

Worldwide as ornamental. Parents are native to China, Vietnam and Borneo.

References:

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https://www.orchidroots.com/detail/information/?pid=100104047&role=pub
https://www.orchids.org/grexes/paphiopedilum-harold-koopowitz
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusPaphiopedilum
SpeciesPaphiopedilum malipoense × paphiopedilum rothschildianum
Photographed in
Belgium