Paphiopedilum charlesworthii is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Cypripedioideae,  
Genus Paphiopedilum   subgenus Paphiopedilum  section: Paphiopedilum 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Paphiopedilum charlesworthii: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in Assam (Mizoram) to China (W. Yunnan).