VU

Pleione chunii

Unknown

Overview

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

Pleione chunii faces severe pressure from overcollection for the horticultural trade, where its attractive flowers make it highly sought after by orchid enthusiasts. Habitat degradation in its native montane forests of southwestern China threatens remaining wild populations, while the species' naturally restricted range and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, moist montane forests and rocky slopes at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in southwestern China. It typically grows as an epiphyte or lithophyte on moss-covered rocks and tree trunks in shaded forest environments with high humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pleione chunii classified as Vulnerable?
Pleione chunii 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. Pleione chunii faces severe pressure from overcollection for the horticultural trade, where its attractive flowers make it highly sought after by orchid enthusiasts. Habitat degradation in its native montane forests of southwestern China threatens remaining wild populations, while the species' naturally restricted range and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Pleione chunii live?
Pleione chunii 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 Pleione chunii?
The main threats to Pleione chunii 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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