Hemipilia camptoceras
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hemipilia camptoceras faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests across its range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow ecological niche make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which disrupts the delicate relationships with its mycorrhizal partners and pollinators. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions this high-altitude orchid requires for survival.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, humid montane forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters, typically growing in moss-rich understory environments with well-drained, humus-rich soils. It shows a preference for partially shaded areas within primary and secondary broadleaf forests, often associated with specific mycorrhizal fungi essential for its survival.