Paphiopedilum purpuratum orchid information, .
Paphiopedilum purpuratum is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Cypripedioideae,  
Genus Paphiopedilum   subgenus Sigmatopetalum  section: Planipetalum 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Paphiopedilum purpuratum: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in S. China to N. Vietnam.