The Paphiopedilum you are referencing is considered a varietal form of the species philippinense. According to Dr. Braem, "the taxon Paphiopedilum palawense was never described and is therefore a nomen nudum." From the picture in Braem's Genus Paphiopedilum Vol. 1, the petals are shorter and horizontal like rothschildianum, but the rest of the flower is typical of philippinense in color and form.
As for the seller, I have nothing positive to say for their reputation, other than it is consistent. Steve Topletz
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