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Orchid

Vanda tricolor

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanda_tricolor

Overview

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

Vanda tricolor faces severe pressure from overcollection for the international orchid trade, where its striking purple and white flowers command high prices. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion across Java and Bali has eliminated many natural populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic orchid requires in its montane forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vanda tricolor is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees in montane forests at elevations of 200-1,600 meters across Java and Bali. It requires the humid, shaded conditions of primary and secondary forests with consistent moisture and air circulation.

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Unknown
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Encyclia nematocaulon

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Lepanthes diaziae

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Orchid classified as Endangered?
Orchid is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Vanda tricolor faces severe pressure from overcollection for the international orchid trade, where its striking purple and white flowers command high prices. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion across Java and Bali has eliminated many natural populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions this epiphytic orchid requires in its montane forest habitat.
Where does Orchid live?
Orchid 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 Orchid?
The main threats to Orchid 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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