VU

Platanthera deflexilabella

Unknown

Overview

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

Platanthera deflexilabella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to logging, agricultural conversion, and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized pollination requirements and mycorrhizal associations make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances that disrupt these delicate ecological relationships. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare orchid inhabits moist, shaded deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing in rich, well-drained soils with abundant organic matter. It shows a preference for forest edges and openings where filtered sunlight creates optimal growing conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Platanthera deflexilabella classified as Vulnerable?
Platanthera deflexilabella 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. Platanthera deflexilabella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to logging, agricultural conversion, and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized pollination requirements and mycorrhizal associations make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances that disrupt these delicate ecological relationships. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this orchid's survival.
Where does Platanthera deflexilabella live?
Platanthera deflexilabella 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 Platanthera deflexilabella?
The main threats to Platanthera deflexilabella 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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