CR

Liem's Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum liemianum

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Paphiopedilum liemianum faces severe pressure from overcollection for the international orchid trade, where its distinctive slipper-shaped flowers command high prices among collectors. The species' extremely restricted range in northern Vietnam makes entire populations vulnerable to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Mining activities and limestone quarrying in its karst habitat pose additional threats to the remaining fragmented populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits limestone karst formations and rocky outcrops in montane forests of northern Vietnam. It grows in well-drained, alkaline soils among moss and leaf litter in shaded areas between 800-1200 meters elevation.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Liem's Paphiopedilum classified as Critically Endangered?
Liem's Paphiopedilum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Paphiopedilum liemianum faces severe pressure from overcollection for the international orchid trade, where its distinctive slipper-shaped flowers command high prices among collectors. The species' extremely restricted range in northern Vietnam makes entire populations vulnerable to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Mining activities and limestone quarrying in its karst habitat pose additional threats to the remaining fragmented populations.
Where does Liem's Paphiopedilum live?
Liem's Paphiopedilum occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Liem's Paphiopedilum?
The main threats to Liem's Paphiopedilum are 5.4, 8.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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