Biology
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tarjonnut Arkive
Information lacking at present.
Conservation
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tarjonnut Arkive
All orchids are listed on at least Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), thus restricting trade in wild-collected plants (3).
Description
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tarjonnut Arkive
This orchid is a terrestrial herb. A cluster of tall stems can be seen rising from an underground rhizome; a single plant may sometimes have over 12 stems, which are highly attractive when in flower (2). The leaves are narrow and hairy and the inflorescence (or flower stalk) may bear up to five flowers, although these tend to come into bloom one after the other (2). The flowers of this orchid are yellow with red marks and the downy petals are incurved, whilst the large lip is sac-like (2).
Habitat
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tarjonnut Arkive
Cypripedium molle is found in dry, pine-oak forest, associated with red clay soils; at altitudes of between 1,750 and 2,050 metres above sea level (2).
Range
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tarjonnut Arkive
Found in Mexico, in the state of Oaxaca at the southern boarder of the country (2).
Status
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tarjonnut Arkive
Listed on Appendix II of CITES (3).
Threats
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tarjonnut Arkive
Information currently unavailable.