Penang Slipper Orchid: The Crowning Jewel of Penang’s Floral Diversity
By Rexy Prakash Chacko
October 2024 FEATURE
THE LUSH AND VERDANT hills of Penang are home to a plethora of flora and fauna, which have enthused many naturalists over the generations. Much like some local fauna which have inspired awe and popular appeal, certain species of flora too have aroused fascination and intrigue. In Penang, it is the native orchid, Paphiopedilum barbatum, or commonly called the Penang slipper orchid. Mention it to any serious plant enthusiast and they would brim with excitement. The exotic appearance of this...
Rexy Prakash Chacko
is an electronic engineer by profession and a nature lover by passion. While he spends his weekdays earning a living at the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, his weekends are spent reflecting and recharging on the green hills of Penang.
