Hemipilia henryi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hemipilia henryi faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests are cleared for agriculture and development across its limited range in southwestern China. The species' specialized requirements for specific soil conditions and forest microclimate make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, while overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the orchid's ability to adapt or migrate.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits montane forests and woodland margins at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the subtropical highlands of Yunnan and Sichuan provinces. It typically grows in humus-rich soils under partial shade of broadleaf and mixed coniferous forests, often associated with limestone substrates.
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Frequently asked questions
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