Lepanthes silvae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lepanthes silvae faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited montane cloud forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this epiphytic orchid. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Habitat
This epiphytic orchid inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters, growing on moss-covered tree branches and trunks in areas with persistent fog and high humidity. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed cloud forest ecosystems, particularly the consistent moisture levels and filtered light provided by the forest canopy.
Other threatened species in Orchidaceae
Frequently asked questions
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