Paphiopedilum Shirokane (Paphiopedilum White Queen × Paphiopedilum Optimus Prime)

The orchid Paphiopedilum Shirokane is a hybrid in the Paphiopedilum genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by M.Yamazaki in 2015. Registered parents are Paphiopedilum White Queen × Paphiopedilum Optimus Prime. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Paphiopedilum insigne (43.13% subgenus Paphiopedilum section: Paphiopedilum ) Paphiopedilum spicerianum (17.10% ) Paphiopedilum godefroyae (12.50% subgenus Brachypetalum ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.