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.

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