Coelogyne hajrae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Coelogyne hajrae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range within the Eastern Himalayas. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure from orchid enthusiasts and commercial trade, given its ornamental value. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to adapt or migrate.
Habitat
This epiphytic orchid inhabits montane forests of the Eastern Himalayas, typically growing on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in cool, humid conditions at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed primary forest ecosystems with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.
