Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium
Cypripedium cordigerum D.Don
Cypripedium cordigerum, known as the Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium, is a species in the Orchidaceae family. It was first described in 1825 by D.Don. This orchid is distributed across the East Himalaya, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, and the West Himalaya.
Description
Cypripedium cordigerum is a member of the Orchidaceae, or orchid, family. The species is native to regions in the East Himalaya, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, and the West Himalaya. It was scientifically described in 1825 by D.Don. The common name, Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium, refers to the distinctive shape of its lip. This orchid is part of the genus Cypripedium, which includes several slipper orchid species. Its geographic range is primarily within the Himalayan region, where it grows in suitable habitats.
Other common names
Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium
Distribution
Global · East Himalaya · Nepal · Pakistan · Tibet · West Himalaya