Paphiopedilum stonei
| 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
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| Binomial name | |
| Paphiopedilum stonei | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Paphiopedilum stonei is a species of orchid, native to Borneo.
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
- ^ a b c Rankou, H. & O'Sullivan, R. (2015). "Paphiopedilum stonei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T43322204A43327989. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Paphiopedilum stonei". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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