Aerangis bovicornu
Hermans
Pays · région · aire protégée · écorégion · biome
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Calcul du tissu écologique de Aerangis bovicornu.
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Liste rouge IUCN
CR · En danger critiquecritères B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii); D↘Décroissante- Évaluation
- 2025 · v3.1
- Altitude
- – 1800 m
- Profondeur
- – m
État de la populationTexte officiel évaluation IUCNExpert
Aerangis bovicornu is only known from one occurrence that represents a single subpopulation. It was reported to have an estimated number of mature individuals of fewer than 50 (Hermans et al. 2021).
Menaces identifiées(1 menace classée CMP-IUCN)
2_1_2Small-holder farmingSlow, Significant DeclinesWhole (>90%)Ongoing
Description complète des menacesTexte détaillé évaluation IUCNExpert
This species is threatened by habitat loss due to the expansion of a Pelargonium spp. plantations, grown for essential oils (Hermans et al. 2021).
Habitats préférentiels (classification IUCN)
6Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks)★1_9Forest - Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane
Mesures de conservation recommandéesStratégies de conservation IUCNExpert
This species has been recently described (Hermans et al. 2021), and as such, no conservation measures have been taken yet. It is a priority to take decisions on its conservation, such as seed collection or establishment of living collections. All species within the Orchidaceae are listed at least in Appendix II of CITES.
Actions de conservation (4)Conservation Actions Classification Scheme — IUCNExpert
1_1Site/area protection3_4_1Captive breeding/artificial propagation3_4_2Genome resource bank4_3Awareness & communications
Stress écologiques (2)Stresses Classification — IUCNExpert
1_1Ecosystem conversion1_2Ecosystem degradation
Priorités de recherche (7)Research Needed Classification — IUCNExpert
1_2Population size, distribution & trends1_4Harvest, use & livelihoods1_5Threats1_6Actions2_2Area-based Management Plan3_1Population trends3_4Habitat trends
Niche IUCN globaleRealms · Systems · LMEs · Growth forms · FAOs — biogéographie IUCNExpert
Royaumes biogéographiques
Afrotropical
Systèmes (terrestre/eau douce/marin)
Terrestrial
Formes de croissance
Epiphyte
Références bibliographiques (5)Sources scientifiques de l'évaluation IUCNExpert
- IUCN. 2025. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-2. Available at: <a href="www.iucnredlist.org">www.iucnredlist.org</a>. (Accessed: 10 October 2025).
- POWO. 2023. Plants of the World Online. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Available at: <a href="http://powo.science.kew.org/">http://powo.science.kew.org/</a>. (Accessed: 2023).
- Moat, J., Bachman, S. and Walker, B. 2023. ShinyGeoCAT - Geospatial Conservation Assessment Tools (BETA). Available at: <a href=" https://spbachman.shinyapps.io/geocat_staging/"> https://spbachman.shinyapps.io/geocat_staging/</a>.
- Tropicos.org. 2023. <i>Aerangis bovicornu</i>. Saint Louis. Missouri Missouri Botanical Garden. Available at: <a href="http://legacy.tropicos.org/Name/100515088?projectid=17">http://legacy.tropicos.org/Name/100515088?projectid=17</a>.
- Hermans, J., Rajaovelona, L. and Cribb, P. 2021. New species in Orchidaceae from Madagascar. <i>Kew Bulletin</i> 76: 39–56.
Évaluateurs & contributeurs (2)Personnes ayant contribué à l'évaluation IUCNExpert
assessor
Andry Ny Aina, A.A.M
evaluator
Rakotoarisoa, A.A., Rakotonasolo, A.R., Ramandimbisoa, B. & Razafindrahaja, V.
Andry Ny Aina, A.A.M 2025. Aerangis bovicornu. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T231693483A231693511. Accessed on 05 May 2026.
Distribution mondiale
Calcul de la distribution GBIF· ~10–60 s
Phénologie
Calcul du calendrier d'apparition· ~5–30 s