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Gastrodia tuberculata

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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.

Gastrodia tuberculata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' complete dependence on specific mycorrhizal fungi for survival makes it extremely vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in forest composition. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for both the orchid and its fungal partners to thrive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This saprophytic orchid inhabits the forest floor of temperate and subtropical woodlands, where it grows entirely underground except during brief flowering periods. The species requires undisturbed soils with established mycorrhizal fungal networks that provide all its nutritional needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gastrodia tuberculata classified as Endangered?
Gastrodia tuberculata 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. Gastrodia tuberculata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' complete dependence on specific mycorrhizal fungi for survival makes it extremely vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in forest composition. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for both the orchid and its fungal partners to thrive.
Where does Gastrodia tuberculata live?
Gastrodia tuberculata 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 Gastrodia tuberculata?
The main threats to Gastrodia tuberculata 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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