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Anguloa uniflora

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Overview

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

Anguloa uniflora faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. The species is further threatened by overcollection for the international orchid trade, where its distinctive tulip-shaped flowers make it highly sought after by collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required in its montane habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, humid cloud forests in the Colombian Andes at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant in moss-rich environments with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight beneath the forest canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anguloa uniflora classified as Critically Endangered?
Anguloa uniflora is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Anguloa uniflora faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in Colombia's Andean cloud forests. The species is further threatened by overcollection for the international orchid trade, where its distinctive tulip-shaped flowers make it highly sought after by collectors. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required in its montane habitat.
Where does Anguloa uniflora live?
Anguloa uniflora occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anguloa uniflora?
The main threats to Anguloa uniflora 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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