Paphiopedilum supardii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Paphiopedilum supardii faces severe threats from overcollection for the international orchid trade, driven by its rarity and distinctive slipper-shaped flowers that make it highly prized among collectors. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range has further reduced available growing sites. The species' extremely restricted distribution and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from even minor disturbances.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits humid limestone karst forests and rocky outcrops in montane regions of Borneo. It grows in well-drained soils among moss and leaf litter in shaded areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.
