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Cypripedium irapeanum (Irapeao Cypripedium)

Synonyms: Cypripedium lexarzae; Cypripedium splendidum; Cypripedium turgidum

Wikipedia Abstract

The Irapeao's Cypripedium or Pelican Orchid (Cypripedium irapeanum) is a species of orchid. It has a widespread distribution from the central Mexico states of Sinaloa and Durango south to Guatemala and Honduras. They are found in mixed pine and oak forests on well-drained limestone slopes and in areas with volcanic and clay soil which are rich in metals. They can be found in some areas in groups of hundreds. They bloom from early June to late July.
View Wikipedia Record: Cypripedium irapeanum

Endangered Species

Status: Vulnerable
View IUCN Record: Cypripedium irapeanum

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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0