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Bauhinia flagelliflora

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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.

Bauhinia flagelliflora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation continue to reduce available forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' specialized pollination requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian orchid tree inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments and forest edges in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 500-1200 meters. The species shows preference for partially shaded areas along forest margins and secondary growth areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bauhinia flagelliflora classified as Endangered?
Bauhinia flagelliflora is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Bauhinia flagelliflora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation continue to reduce available forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' specialized pollination requirements.
Where does Bauhinia flagelliflora live?
Bauhinia flagelliflora 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 Bauhinia flagelliflora?
The main threats to Bauhinia flagelliflora 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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