Paphiopedilum sangii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Paphiopedilum sangii faces severe threats from overcollection for the international orchid trade, driven by its striking appearance and extreme rarity. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion in its limited range has further reduced available growing sites. The species' naturally small population size and restricted distribution make it exceptionally vulnerable to local extinctions from even minor disturbances.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1200 meters in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It grows in deep leaf litter and humus-rich soils under the forest canopy, requiring consistent moisture and filtered light conditions.
