Paphiopedilum Ira (Paphiopedilum superbiens × Paphiopedilum Youngianum)

The orchid Paphiopedilum Ira is a hybrid in the Paphiopedilum genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by N.C.Cookson in 1903. Registered parents are Paphiopedilum superbiens × Paphiopedilum Youngianum. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Paphiopedilum superbiens (75.00% subgenus Sigmatopetalum subsection: Loripetalum ) Paphiopedilum philippinense (25.00% subgenus Polyantha section: Mastigopetalum ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.