ENEndangered
Vanilla planifolia
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in Belize
Frequently asked questions
Why is Vanilla planifolia classified as Endangered?
Vanilla planifolia 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Vanilla planifolia live?
Vanilla planifolia occurs in Belize, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vanilla planifolia?
The main threats to Vanilla planifolia are 5.4, and 8.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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