Small-white Orchid
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Small-white Orchid

Pseudorchis albida

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudorchis

Overview

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

The Small-white Orchid faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and grassland conversion in its montane and subalpine meadow habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force populations to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Overgrazing by livestock and recreational trampling in accessible alpine areas further fragment remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Small-white Orchid inhabits calcareous grasslands, alpine and subalpine meadows, and mountain slopes at elevations typically between 500-2,500 meters. It favors nutrient-poor, well-drained soils in open grassland communities and meadows with low to moderate grazing pressure.

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Huntleya apiculata

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Encyclia nematocaulonCR

Encyclia nematocaulon

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Lepanthes diaziaeCR

Lepanthes diaziae

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Small-white Orchid classified as Endangered?
Small-white Orchid is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Small-white Orchid faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and grassland conversion in its montane and subalpine meadow habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force populations to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Overgrazing by livestock and recreational trampling in accessible alpine areas further fragment remaining populations.
Where does Small-white Orchid live?
Small-white Orchid 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 Small-white Orchid?
The main threats to Small-white Orchid 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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