CR

Habenaria alinae

Declining

Overview

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

Habenaria alinae faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its extremely limited range in the Philippines. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow habitat preferences make it particularly vulnerable to even small-scale disturbances. Overcollection by orchid enthusiasts has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions this terrestrial orchid requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits moist, shaded areas in lowland and montane forests of the Philippines, typically growing in humus-rich soils under dense canopy cover. It requires specific microclimate conditions with consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Habenaria alinae classified as Critically Endangered?
Habenaria alinae 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. Habenaria alinae faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its extremely limited range in the Philippines. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow habitat preferences make it particularly vulnerable to even small-scale disturbances. Overcollection by orchid enthusiasts has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions this terrestrial orchid requires.
Where does Habenaria alinae live?
Habenaria alinae occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Habenaria alinae?
The main threats to Habenaria alinae are 2.1, 2.1.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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