Restrepia limbata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Restrepia limbata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow temperature and humidity conditions required for this epiphytic orchid's survival. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade compounds these threats, as the species' attractive flowers make it desirable among orchid enthusiasts.
Habitat
Restrepia limbata is endemic to the cloud forests of Colombia's Cordillera Oriental, growing as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree branches and trunks at elevations between 2,000-2,800 meters. The species requires the consistently cool, humid conditions characteristic of these montane ecosystems, with frequent fog and mist providing essential moisture.
Other threatened species in Orchidaceae
Frequently asked questions
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