Masdevallia hylodes
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Masdevallia hylodes faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change is causing upward shifts in temperature zones that may eliminate suitable cool, humid conditions at its current elevations. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Habitat
This orchid species inhabits cool, humid cloud forests and montane forests in the Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree branches and trunks. It requires consistent moisture and cool temperatures found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in areas with frequent fog and mist.
Other threatened species in Orchidaceae
Frequently asked questions
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