Paphiopedilum-leucochilum-var-album-2023-07-26 *SITF has determined this plant to be Paphiopedilum leucochilum (Yellow Form) (Aug 2023).
The true Paph. leucochilum has a clear white pouch without spots, for which the species was named. The sepals and petals on this flower is a pale cream-yellow with a lighter-to-white pouch devoid of spots, as can be seen in the photos. The award sheet states the dorsal sepal is "veined faint burgundy, almost imperceptible" with "petals spotted faint burgundy". This is difficult to see on the photos, since the burgundy is very faint, but it is there and this would negate an "album form". Also, there are no validly published subspecies, including variety album, for this species. The yellow form of P. leucochilum seems very rare and there were none found in the available images of P. leucochilum.
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July 26, 2023
Judging Center: FNCJC
Award Number: 20231135
Award Date: July 22, 2023
Awarded As: Paphiopedilum leucochilum var. album