Paphiopedilum moquettianum FOWLIE
Section: Cochlopetalum
Paph. moquettianum is found in the southwest of Java at an elevation from 300 Meters.
Paphiopedilum moquetteanum var. bungkuluense GRUSS / AVERYANOV
In 2024, plants were discovered near Bengkulu, South Kaur Regency, Nasal District, in southwest Sumatra. They are very similar to Paphiopedilum moquetteanum from the island of Java, but differ quite significantly in both their distinctly marbled foliage and their flowers.
The following images were kindly provided by Orchid Fluke:
For a better comparison, Paph. moquetteanum and Paph. moquetteanum var. bengkuluense:
Further information can be found in the new description as an e-paper on the homepage of the German Orchid Society e.V.: