CR

Bulbophyllum filiforme

Unknown

Overview

Bulbophyllum resupinatum is a species of epiphytic plant in the genus Bulbophyllum.

Bulbophyllum filiforme faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific microhabitat conditions this epiphytic orchid requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits the humid montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, growing on tree branches and trunks in the forest canopy. It requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity and filtered light typical of intact primary forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulbophyllum filiforme classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulbophyllum filiforme 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. Bulbophyllum filiforme faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific microhabitat conditions this epiphytic orchid requires.
Where does Bulbophyllum filiforme live?
Bulbophyllum filiforme occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bulbophyllum filiforme?
The main threats to Bulbophyllum filiforme are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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