Holcoglossum quasipinifolium
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Holcoglossum quasipinifolium faces severe pressure from overcollection for the ornamental orchid trade, with wild populations heavily exploited for their attractive flowers and compact growth form. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limestone karst environments has fragmented remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic orchid requires in its montane forest habitats.
Habitat
This epiphytic orchid inhabits limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops in montane forests, typically growing on moss-covered rocks and tree trunks at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It favors areas with high humidity and filtered sunlight in the understory of subtropical and temperate forests across southern China and northern Vietnam.
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
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