Paphiopedilum Samarkand (Paphiopedilum Gorse × Paphiopedilum Sarella)

The orchid Paphiopedilum Samarkand is a hybrid in the Paphiopedilum genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by Ratcliffe in 1979. Registered parents are Paphiopedilum Gorse × Paphiopedilum Sarella. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Paphiopedilum insigne (45.70% subgenus Paphiopedilum section: Paphiopedilum ) Paphiopedilum spicerianum (24.12% ) Paphiopedilum villosum (6.25% subgenus Paphiopedilum section: Paphiopedilum ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.