Paphiopedilum adductum
CR

Paphiopedilum adductum

Declining

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Overview

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

Paphiopedilum adductum faces severe pressure from illegal collection for the international orchid trade, with its striking slipper-shaped flowers making it highly sought after by collectors. The species' extremely limited range in the Philippines makes entire populations vulnerable to over-harvesting, while habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities continues to fragment its remaining forest refugia. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this orchid requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits the understory of humid tropical forests in the Philippines, typically growing in well-drained soils with high organic content. It requires specific microclimate conditions including filtered sunlight, consistent moisture levels, and stable temperatures found in undisturbed forest environments.

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paphiopedilum adductum classified as Critically Endangered?
Paphiopedilum adductum 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 adductum faces severe pressure from illegal collection for the international orchid trade, with its striking slipper-shaped flowers making it highly sought after by collectors. The species' extremely limited range in the Philippines makes entire populations vulnerable to over-harvesting, while habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities continues to fragment its remaining forest refugia. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this orchid requires for survival.
Where does Paphiopedilum adductum live?
Paphiopedilum adductum occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paphiopedilum adductum?
The main threats to Paphiopedilum adductum are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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