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Ram's Head Lady Slipper

Cypripedium plectrochilum

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cypripedium
Species
Cypripedium plectrochilum (Ram's Head Lady Slipper)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Li E Shao Lan

Similar Species in Cypripedium

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cypripède acaule
Cypripedium acaule
Least Concern
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Cypripède blanc
Cypripedium candidum
Vulnerable
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cypripède de la reine
Cypripedium reginae
Least Concern
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cypripède des montagnes
Cypripedium montanum
Vulnerable
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cypripède jaune
Cypripedium parviflorum
Least Concern
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Cypripède oeuf-de-passereau
Cypripedium passerinum
Vulnerable
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cypripède tacheté
Cypripedium guttatum
Least Concern
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cypripède tête-de-bélier
Cypripedium arietinum
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ram's Head Lady Slipper?
The scientific name of Ram's Head Lady Slipper is Cypripedium plectrochilum. It belongs to the genus Cypripedium.
What is the conservation status of Ram's Head Lady Slipper?
Ram's Head Lady Slipper (Cypripedium plectrochilum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Ram's Head Lady Slipper belong to?
Ram's Head Lady Slipper (Cypripedium plectrochilum) belongs to the genus Cypripedium, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.
Is Ram's Head Lady Slipper endangered?
Yes, Ram's Head Lady Slipper (Cypripedium plectrochilum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Ram's Head Lady Slipper belong to?
Ram's Head Lady Slipper (Cypripedium plectrochilum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Ram's Head Lady Slipper?
The closest relatives of Ram's Head Lady Slipper in the genus Cypripedium include cypripède acaule, Cypripède blanc, cypripède de la reine, cypripède des montagnes, cypripède jaune.

Genus Cypripedium — 20 Species

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cypripède acaule
Cypripedium acaule
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Cypripède blanc
Cypripedium candidum
VU 🐾
cypripède de la reine
Cypripedium reginae
LC 🐾
cypripède des montagnes
Cypripedium montanum
VU 🐾
cypripède jaune
Cypripedium parviflorum
LC 🐾
Cypripède oeuf-de-passereau
Cypripedium passerinum
VU 🐾
cypripède tacheté
Cypripedium guttatum
LC 🐾
cypripède tête-de-bélier
Cypripedium arietinum
NT 🐾
Sabot de Vénus
Cypripedium calceolus
NT 🐾
Striped Lady Slipper
Cypripedium fasciolatum
EN 🐾
Soft Cypripedium
Cypripedium molle
NT 🐾
Frail Cypripedium
Cypripedium debile
VU 🐾
Formosa's Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium formosanum
EN 🐾
Subtropical Cypripedium
Cypripedium subtropicum
EN 🐾
Lime Loving Cypripedium
Cypripedium calcicola
EN 🐾
Lijiang Cypripedium
Cypripedium lichiangense
EN 🐾
Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium
Cypripedium cordigerum
VU 🐾
Ludlow's Cypripedium
Cypripedium ludlowii
EN 🐾
Dickinson's Cypripedium
Cypripedium dickinsonianum
EN 🐾
Chang Ban Shao Lan
Cypripedium lentiginosum
EN
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