About 20 species of these lady`s slipper orchids are known from SW Mexico, Central and tropical South America. All members of the genus Phragmipedium are listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). == Taxonomy == The genus Phragmipedium is divided into several sections : The exact number of species.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phragmipedium
(from the article `lady`s slipper`) About 12 species of lady`s slippers constitute the genus Phragmipedium. They are narrow-leaved plants native to tropical America. One to six flowers ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/61