Taxonomic placement of Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum (Cypripedioideae; Orchidaceae) based on morphological, cytological and molecular analyses
Abstract Background Paphiopedilum rungsuriyanum from Northern Laos Girls Fall Casual Set was discovered and described in 2014.It is characterized by having miniature tessellated leaves, a flower having a helmet shaped lip with a V-shaped neckline, and a semi-lunate, 3-dentate staminode with an umbo.These morphological features distinguish P.rungsur