VU

Pleione pleionoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Pleione pleionoides faces severe pressure from overcollection for the horticultural trade, where its attractive flowers make it highly sought after by orchid enthusiasts. Habitat degradation through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its montane forest range has fragmented populations and reduced suitable growing sites. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions this high-altitude orchid requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, moist montane forests and alpine meadows at elevations between 2,000-4,000 meters across the Himalayan region. It typically grows in humus-rich soils under partial shade of rhododendron and coniferous forests, often on steep slopes with good drainage.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pleione pleionoides classified as Vulnerable?
Pleione pleionoides 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 pleionoides faces severe pressure from overcollection for the horticultural trade, where its attractive flowers make it highly sought after by orchid enthusiasts. Habitat degradation through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its montane forest range has fragmented populations and reduced suitable growing sites. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions this high-altitude orchid requires for survival.
Where does Pleione pleionoides live?
Pleione pleionoides 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 pleionoides?
The main threats to Pleione pleionoides 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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