Paphiopedilum tranlienianum Gruss et Perner var. saxosum X. M. Xu et X. Ouyang, a new orchid variety from Yunnan, is described and illustrated. It differs from typical P. tranlienianum var. tranlienianum in having broader leaves, 2.5-3.2 cm wide, much longer petals, 4.5-4.8 cm long and a broader staminode lacking auricles at base.