VU

Habenaria yuana

Unknown

Overview

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

Habenaria yuana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in 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 orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits moist grasslands, forest margins, and meadows at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters in mountainous regions of China. It requires well-drained but consistently moist soils with partial shade, typically growing among grasses and low shrubs in areas with high humidity.

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Habenaria yuana classified as Vulnerable?
Habenaria yuana 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 yuana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in 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 orchid's survival.
Where does Habenaria yuana live?
Habenaria yuana 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 yuana?
The main threats to Habenaria yuana 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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