VU

Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys

Declining

Overview

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

Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native Southeast Asian range. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove host trees, while collection for the ornamental plant trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimates essential for this orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid inhabits humid tropical forests, growing on tree trunks and branches in the canopy and understory layers. It requires consistent moisture and filtered light conditions typical of undisturbed lowland and montane rainforests.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorSavanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys classified as Vulnerable?
Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys 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. Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native Southeast Asian range. The species' epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations that remove host trees, while collection for the ornamental plant trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimates essential for this orchid's survival.
Where does Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys live?
Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys occurs in Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys?
The main threats to Bulbophyllum porphyrostachys 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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