VU

Habenaria fordii

Unknown

Overview

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

Habenaria fordii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southern China. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while collection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this terrestrial orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits moist, shaded areas in subtropical forests and woodland margins at elevations between 300-1,200 meters. It typically grows in humus-rich soils under partial canopy cover, often associated with bamboo groves and mixed deciduous-evergreen forest edges.

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Habenaria fordii classified as Vulnerable?
Habenaria fordii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Habenaria fordii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southern China. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while collection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this terrestrial orchid's survival.
Where does Habenaria fordii live?
Habenaria fordii 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 Habenaria fordii?
The main threats to Habenaria fordii 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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