Disperis mildbraedii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Disperis mildbraedii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its specialized forest habitat. The species' extremely limited distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships means even subtle ecosystem changes can disrupt its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this orchid's growth and reproduction.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits the understory of montane and submontane forests in tropical Africa, typically growing in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils. It requires specific microclimate conditions including high humidity and stable temperatures, often found in association with particular mycorrhizal fungi essential for its nutrition.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
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