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Dendrobium emarginatum

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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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dendrobium emarginatum classified as Endangered?
Dendrobium emarginatum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. 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.
Where does Dendrobium emarginatum live?
Dendrobium emarginatum occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dendrobium emarginatum?
The main threats to Dendrobium emarginatum 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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