Eulophia faberi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eulophia faberi faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as China's rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion fragment its native grassland and woodland ecosystems. The species is particularly vulnerable to overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade, with its distinctive orchid flowers making it a target for both commercial and amateur collectors. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for successful reproduction.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits open grasslands, woodland margins, and scrubland areas across central and eastern China, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 500-2000 meters. The species requires specific mycorrhizal associations and seasonal moisture patterns found in these semi-natural ecosystems.