Vanilla albida
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Vanilla albida faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Madagascar's remaining rainforests are cleared for agriculture and logging. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its specialized pollination requirements and slow growth rate hinder natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid forest conditions this orchid depends upon for survival.
Habitat
Vanilla albida is endemic to the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, where it grows as an epiphytic vine on tree trunks and branches. The species requires the stable, humid microclimate provided by intact forest canopy and is typically found at elevations between 200-1,200 meters.
Other threatened species in Orchidaceae
Frequently asked questions
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