Paphiopedilum henryanum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Paphiopedilum henryanum faces severe pressure from overcollection for the international orchid trade, where its distinctive blooms command high prices among collectors. The species' extremely restricted range in limestone karst formations makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from quarrying and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimate conditions this orchid requires in its cave-adjacent habitats.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits limestone karst formations and cave entrances in montane forests of northern Vietnam and southern China. It grows in the filtered light and high humidity conditions found near cave mouths and limestone crevices, typically at elevations between 800-1500 meters.
