Paphiopedilum stonei
Paphiopedilum stonei is a species of orchid, native to Borneo.
| Paphiopedilum stonei | |
|---|---|
| Botanical illustration by Walter Hood Fitch, 1862 | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cypripedioideae |
| Genus: | Paphiopedilum |
| Species: | P. stonei |
| Binomial name | |
| Paphiopedilum stonei | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Distribution and habitat
Paphiopedilum stonei is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is on limestone cliff slopes at elevations of 60–700 m (200–2,300 ft).[1]
Conservation
Paphiopedilum stonei has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. Its distribution is limited to a few disjoint subpopulations in Sarawak. It is threatened by unsustainable collection as an ornamental plant and by destruction of its habitat due to logging and land conversion for agriculture.[1]
References
- Rankou, H. & O'Sullivan, R. (2015). "Paphiopedilum stonei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T43322204A43327989. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- "Paphiopedilum stonei". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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