|
Definition of Genus Paphiopedilum
1. Noun. Horticulturally important genus of mainly terrestrial orchids including many hybrids; southeastern Asia and Indonesia to Philippines and Solomon Islands; Paphiopedilum species sometimes included in genus Cypripedium.
Exact synonyms: Paphiopedilum
Generic synonyms: Liliopsid Genus, Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Family Orchidaceae, Orchid Family, Orchidaceae
Member holonyms: Venus' Slipper, Venus's Shoe, Venus's Slipper
Generic synonyms: Liliopsid Genus, Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Family Orchidaceae, Orchid Family, Orchidaceae
Member holonyms: Venus' Slipper, Venus's Shoe, Venus's Slipper