CR

Dendrobium huoshanense

Unknown

Overview

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

Dendrobium huoshanense faces severe population decline due to intensive overcollection for traditional Chinese medicine, where it is highly valued as a premium medicinal orchid. Habitat destruction from quarrying and development in its restricted limestone cliff environments has further reduced available growing sites. The species' extremely slow growth rate and specific substrate requirements make natural recovery nearly impossible once populations are depleted.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic orchid grows exclusively on limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops in the Huoshan Mountains of Anhui Province, China. It requires specific microclimatic conditions with high humidity and filtered light, typically found in crevices and moss-covered surfaces of vertical limestone faces.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dendrobium huoshanense classified as Critically Endangered?
Dendrobium huoshanense 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. Dendrobium huoshanense faces severe population decline due to intensive overcollection for traditional Chinese medicine, where it is highly valued as a premium medicinal orchid. Habitat destruction from quarrying and development in its restricted limestone cliff environments has further reduced available growing sites. The species' extremely slow growth rate and specific substrate requirements make natural recovery nearly impossible once populations are depleted.
Where does Dendrobium huoshanense live?
Dendrobium huoshanense 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 huoshanense?
The main threats to Dendrobium huoshanense 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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