Peristylus holochila
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Peristylus holochila faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining populations. Climate change may further stress this orchid by altering the specific microclimatic conditions it requires for survival.
Habitat
This critically endangered orchid inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical forests, typically growing in areas with particular soil and moisture conditions. The species requires precise environmental parameters that are easily disrupted by human activities.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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