Paphiopedilum wardii is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Cypripedioideae,  
Genus Paphiopedilum   subgenus Sigmatopetalum  section: Planipetalum 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Paphiopedilum wardii: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in China (SW. Yunnan) to Myanmar.