Hemipilia cordifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hemipilia cordifolia faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests across its range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' restricted distribution in specific elevation zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly fragmented areas. Collection pressure for traditional medicine and the ornamental plant trade compounds these threats, with wild populations experiencing direct extraction pressure.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits montane forests and woodland margins at elevations between 1,200-2,800 meters, typically growing in humus-rich soils under partial shade. It shows preference for areas with consistent moisture and cool temperatures, often found along forest edges and in clearings within broadleaf and mixed forests.
Other threatened species in Orchidaceae
Frequently asked questions
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