Paphiopedilum Nitens (Paphiopedilum insigne × Paphiopedilum villosum)

The orchid Paphiopedilum Nitens is a hybrid in the Paphiopedilum genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by Veitch in 1877. Registered parents are Paphiopedilum insigne × Paphiopedilum villosum. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Paphiopedilum insigne (50.00% subgenus Paphiopedilum section: Paphiopedilum ) Paphiopedilum villosum (50.00% subgenus Paphiopedilum section: Paphiopedilum ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.