What is another word for Genus Selenipedium?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˌɛlənˈa͡ɪpdi͡əm] (IPA)

The Genus Selenipedium is also known as the Lady Slipper Orchids, which is a group of orchids that is native to Central and South America. It is distinguished by its fleshy pouch-like lip, which is used to attract pollinators such as bees and flies. Other synonyms of the Genus Selenipedium include the following: Paphiopedilum subgenus Selenipedium and Paphiopedilum subgenus Sigmatopetalum. This group includes several known species such as Selenipedium palmifolium, Selenipedium chocoanum, and Selenipedium catingae. Though not as popular as other orchids, these Lady Slipper orchids are still highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts due to their unique look and characteristic features.

Synonyms for Genus selenipedium:

What are the hypernyms for Genus selenipedium?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    plant genus, Orchidaceae genus, angiosperm genus.

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