Dendrobium emarginatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dendrobium emarginatum faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests across its range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure from orchid enthusiasts and commercial traders, who target its distinctive flowers. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions this epiphytic orchid requires in its mountain forest habitat.
Habitat
This epiphytic orchid grows on tree trunks and branches in cool, humid montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires the stable microclimate provided by intact forest canopy and is typically found in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.
