Appleton's Paphiopedilum vs Wenshan Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum appletonianum compared with Paphiopedilum wenshanense

Key Differences

• Appleton's Paphiopedilum is Endangered while Wenshan Paphiopedilum is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Appleton's Paphiopedilum	Wenshan Paphiopedilum
Kingdom same	Plantae (planta)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same	Liliopsida (Monocots)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order same	Asparagales (Asparagales)	Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family same	Orchidaceae	Orchidaceae
Genus same	Paphiopedilum	Paphiopedilum
Species	Paphiopedilum appletonianum	Paphiopedilum wenshanense

Evolutionary Relationship

Appleton's Paphiopedilum and Wenshan Paphiopedilum share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Paphiopedilum.

Conservation Status

Appleton's Paphiopedilum

EN — Endangered

Wenshan Paphiopedilum

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Appleton's Paphiopedilum	Wenshan Paphiopedilum
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Appleton's Paphiopedilum

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Wenshan Paphiopedilum

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Appleton's Paphiopedilum

The Appleton's Paphiopedilum (Paphiopedilum appletonianum) is a species in the genus Paphiopedilum. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.