Paphiopedilum Simile (Paphiopedilum ciliolare × Paphiopedilum curtisii (syn Paphiopedilum superbiens))

The orchid Paphiopedilum Simile is a hybrid in the Paphiopedilum genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by Sanders[St Albans] in 1897. Registered parents are Paphiopedilum ciliolare × Paphiopedilum curtisii (syn Paphiopedilum superbiens). The key influencing species of this hybrid are Paphiopedilum ciliolare (50.00% subgenus Sigmatopetalum subsection: Loripetalum ) Paphiopedilum superbiens (50.00% subgenus Sigmatopetalum subsection: Loripetalum ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.