Paphiopedilum liemianum

Paphiopedilum liemianum
Flower of Paphiopedilum liemianum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Cypripedioideae
Genus:	Paphiopedilum
Species:	P. liemianum
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum liemianum (Fowlie) K.Karas. & K.Saito
Synonyms
Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum ssp. liemianum Fowlie (basionym) Paphiopedilum victoria-regina ssp. liemianum (Fowlie) M.W.Wood Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum var. liemianum (Fowlie) Braem

Paphiopedilum liemianum is a species of orchid endemic to northern Sumatra (Kg. Susuk). These plants were first collected in Gunong Sinabung in Sumatra by Liem Khe Wie, at 600-1,000 meters. The flowers are 8–9 cm across and sit on top of a 15–20 cm long inflorescence.