CR

Bulbophyllum jaapii

Declining

Overview

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

Bulbophyllum jaapii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Indonesian montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal collection for the orchid trade poses an additional pressure on remaining populations. Climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this epiphytic orchid requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits montane forests of Indonesia, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in humid, shaded conditions at specific elevations. The species requires the stable microclimatic conditions found in intact forest canopies, including consistent moisture levels and filtered light.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulbophyllum jaapii classified as Critically Endangered?
Bulbophyllum jaapii 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 jaapii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Indonesian montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal collection for the orchid trade poses an additional pressure on remaining populations. Climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this epiphytic orchid requires for survival.
Where does Bulbophyllum jaapii live?
Bulbophyllum jaapii 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 jaapii?
The main threats to Bulbophyllum jaapii 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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