Paphiopedilum niveum is accepted species in
the family Orchidaceae
subfamily: Cypripedioideae,
Genus Paphiopedilum 
subgenus Brachypetalum
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Paphiopedilum niveum:
infraspecific taxa This species is found in Pen. Thailand to N. Pen. Malaysia, Borneo (Tambelan Is.).