Paphiopedilum niveum

Paphiopedilum niveum
Paphiopedilum niveum
Flower of Paphiopedilum niveum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species: P. niveum
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum niveum
(Rchb.f.) Stein
Synonyms
  • Cypripedium niveum Rchb.f. (basionym)
  • Cordula nivea (Rchb.f.) Rolfe
  • Cypripedium niveum var. album auct.
  • Paphiopedilum niveum f. album (auct.) O.Gruss

Paphiopedilum niveum is a species of orchid occurring from peninsular Thailand to peninsular Malaysia.