CR

Supard's Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum supardii

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Supard's Paphiopedilum classified as Critically Endangered?
Supard'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 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.
Where does Supard's Paphiopedilum live?
Supard's Paphiopedilum occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Supard's Paphiopedilum?
The main threats to Supard's Paphiopedilum are 2.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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