ENEndangered
Shimmering Purple Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum violascens
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shimmering Purple Paphiopedilum classified as Endangered?
Shimmering Purple Paphiopedilum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Shimmering Purple Paphiopedilum live?
Shimmering Purple Paphiopedilum occurs in China, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shimmering Purple Paphiopedilum?
The main threats to Shimmering Purple Paphiopedilum are 5.3, 5.4, and 8.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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