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Formosa's Lady's Slipper

Cypripedium formosanum

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (อันดับหน่อไม้ฝรั่ง)
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cypripedium
Species
Cypripedium formosanum (Formosa's Lady's Slipper)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Tai Wan Shao Lan

Similar Species in Cypripedium

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Chang Ban Shao Lan
Cypripedium lentiginosum
Endangered
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Frail Cypripedium
Cypripedium debile
Vulnerable
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Franklin’s Lady’s-slipper
Cypripedium passerinum
Vulnerable
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Subtropical Cypripedium
Cypripedium subtropicum
Endangered
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Lady'S Slipper Orchid
Cypripedium calceolus
Near Threatened
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Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Cypripedium acaule
Least Concern
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Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium
Cypripedium cordigerum
Vulnerable
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California Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium californicum
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Formosa's Lady's Slipper?
The scientific name of Formosa's Lady's Slipper is Cypripedium formosanum. It belongs to the genus Cypripedium.
What is the conservation status of Formosa's Lady's Slipper?
Formosa's Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium formosanum) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Formosa's Lady's Slipper live?
Formosa's Lady's Slipper is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Formosa's Lady's Slipper belong to?
Formosa's Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium formosanum) belongs to the genus Cypripedium, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.
Is Formosa's Lady's Slipper endangered?
Yes, Formosa's Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium formosanum) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Formosa's Lady's Slipper belong to?
Formosa's Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium formosanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Formosa's Lady's Slipper?
The closest relatives of Formosa's Lady's Slipper in the genus Cypripedium include Chang Ban Shao Lan, Frail Cypripedium, Franklin’s Lady’s-slipper, Subtropical Cypripedium, Lady'S Slipper Orchid.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cypripedium — 20 Species

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Chang Ban Shao Lan
Cypripedium lentiginosum
EN 🐾
Frail Cypripedium
Cypripedium debile
VU 🐾
Franklin’s Lady’s-slipper
Cypripedium passerinum
VU 🐾
Subtropical Cypripedium
Cypripedium subtropicum
EN 🐾
Lady'S Slipper Orchid
Cypripedium calceolus
NT 🐾
Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Cypripedium acaule
LC 🐾
Heart-Shaped Lip Cypripedium
Cypripedium cordigerum
VU 🐾
Mountain Lady'S Slipper
Cypripedium montanum
VU
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Formosa's Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium formosanum
EN
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White Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium candidum
VU 🐾
Soft Cypripedium
Cypripedium molle
NT 🐾
Pink Lady Slipper
Cypripedium guttatum
LC 🐾
Striped Lady Slipper
Cypripedium fasciolatum
EN 🐾
Queen Lady'S Slipper
Cypripedium reginae
LC 🐾
Ram'S Head Lady'S Slipper
Cypripedium arietinum
NT 🐾
Lijiang Cypripedium
Cypripedium lichiangense
EN 🐾
Lime Loving Cypripedium
Cypripedium calcicola
EN 🐾
Ludlow's Cypripedium
Cypripedium ludlowii
EN 🐾
Dickinson's Cypripedium
Cypripedium dickinsonianum
EN 🐾
California Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium californicum
EN
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