Paphiopedilum palawanense   GRUSS, ROELKE & ROETH

Section: Coryopedilum

Synonyme: Paph. philippinense from Palawan; Paph. philippinense var. palawanense; Paph. philippinense var. compactum

 

Many years ago I got a variety of Paph. philippinense with very small foliage with a leaf span of 25 cm. According to the description, it could also be the species from the highlands of Palawan (Philippines).

This species is called Paph. palawanense and later also known as Paph. philippinense var. compactum has been described: