VU

Ophiorrhiza subumbellata

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Ophiorrhiza subumbellata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native range across Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented the understory environments this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions essential for this plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded, humid conditions with rich organic soils. It is found in both primary and secondary forest environments at elevations ranging from lowland areas to lower montane zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ophiorrhiza subumbellata classified as Vulnerable?
Ophiorrhiza subumbellata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ophiorrhiza subumbellata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native range across Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented the understory environments this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions essential for this plant's survival.
Where does Ophiorrhiza subumbellata live?
Ophiorrhiza subumbellata occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ophiorrhiza subumbellata?
The main threats to Ophiorrhiza subumbellata are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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