Japanese lady's-slipper
Cypripedium japonicum Thunb.
Cypripedium japonicum, known as Japanese lady's-slipper, is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China, including North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast regions. The species was first described in 1784 by Carl Peter Thunberg.
Description
Cypripedium japonicum is a terrestrial orchid that grows in forested and mountainous habitats. It is characterized by its distinctive slipper-shaped lip, a feature common to the genus Cypripedium. This species is widely distributed across East Asia and is recognized for its ecological and horticultural significance. It is commonly referred to as Japanese lady's-slipper in English and shares its genus with other slipper orchids.
Other common names
Japanese LadyslipperKorean LadyslipperJapanese lady's-slipper
Distribution
Global · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Japan · Korea
Synonyms
Cypripedium cathayenumCypripedium japonicum var. glabrum