Discovering rare and precious orchids named in the red book
Quang Tri authorities have just discovered a rare orchid species at the top of Elephant Mountain (1,700 m high), Huong Son commune of Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve.
Paphiopedilum appletonianum.Photo: OrchidFoto.com
That type of orchid spread two (Paphiopedilum appletonianum) belongs to Orchid family (Orchidaceae), Orchid (Orchidales) (photo), belonging to the IA group, named in the Vietnam Red Book as well as the world.
This species usually grows into small dust on loamy soil or on rocks at a height of over 900 m, the body is very short, often submerged underground, oblong leaves, to 22 cm long, 2-4 cm wide, arranged in two rows , sharp-edged head, glossy green color, the upper face has many small, pale green spots. Inflorescences usually have one flower, red stalks, 17-45 cm long, thin, short hairs, bractal leaves (a large leaf, a small, leaf-shaped leaf).
The orchid comedy orchids are greenish purple, the lips are deep-caped, greenish-purple, 4 cm long, greenish-yellow edges, with a few green spots on the front, the inner surface has feathers, the mouth has 4 triangular lobes. Flowers often bloom in January 1-2 on the right spring. In Vietnam, the spread of coils is only found in Lam Dong, Thua Thien - Hue (Bach Ma National Park).
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