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Java paphiopedilum orchid, Paphiopedilum javanicum
Java paphiopedilum orchid, Paphiopedilum javanicum (Cypripedium javanicum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1851
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This exquisite handcoloured lithograph showcases the enchanting beauty of the Java Paphiopedilum Orchid, scientifically known as Paphiopedilum javanicum (previously listed as Cypripedium javanicum). Originating from the volcanic regions of Java, Indonesia, this rare and captivating orchid is a true botanical marvel. The Java Paphiopedilum Orchid is renowned for its unique and distinctive appearance. Its large, velvety, pale green leaves form a rosette at the base, while its inflorescence bears a single, waxy, pendulous flower. The flower displays a captivating two-tone coloration, with a white labellum adorned with purple-brown stripes and a purple-brown sepals and petals. This stunning representation of the Java Paphiopedilum Orchid is taken from the seminal work "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe," published in Ghent, Belgium, in 1851 by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires. The meticulous attention to detail and vibrant coloration of this handcoloured lithograph serve to highlight the exquisite beauty of this rare and enchanting orchid species. The Java Paphiopedilum Orchid remains a popular subject of botanical interest and horticultural pursuit to this day, with collectors and enthusiasts alike seeking to cultivate and preserve this rare and captivating plant in their own gardens and collections.
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