VU

Anguloa eburnea

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Anguloa eburnea faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests across its Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection for the international orchid trade due to its striking ivory-white flowers and rarity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this high-altitude orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, humid cloud forests and montane woodlands at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. It grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant in moss-rich environments with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anguloa eburnea classified as Vulnerable?
Anguloa eburnea is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Anguloa eburnea faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests across its Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection for the international orchid trade due to its striking ivory-white flowers and rarity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this high-altitude orchid's survival.
Where does Anguloa eburnea live?
Anguloa eburnea occurs in Colombia, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anguloa eburnea?
The main threats to Anguloa eburnea are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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