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Dendrophylax Lindenii) in Florida During the Next Decade Based on Temporal Dynamic Studies Spanning Six Years plants Article Projected Status of the Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) in Florida during the Next Decade Based on Temporal Dynamic Studies Spanning Six Years Ernesto B. Mújica 1, Adam R. Herdman 2, Mark W. Danaher 3, Elaine H. González 1 and Lawrence W. Zettler 4,* 1 Orquideario Soroa, Carretera a Soroa Km. 8, Candelaria 22700, Cuba; [email protected] (E.B.M.); [email protected] (E.H.G.) 2 Department of Biology, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA; [email protected] 3 Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Immokalee, FL 34142, USA; [email protected] 4 Department of Biology, Illinois College, 1101 W College Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62026, USA * Correspondence: [email protected] Abstract: The enigmatic ghost orchid, Dendrophylax lindenii (Lindley) Bentham ex Rolfe, is a showy leafless epiphyte restricted to low-lying forests in south Florida and western Cuba. Because of its appeal and reputation for being difficult to cultivate, D. lindenii remains vulnerable to poaching and environmental changes. About 2000 individuals are assumed to remain in Florida, most confined within water-filled cypress domes in the Fakahatchee Strand, but virtually no information exists on Citation: Mújica, E.B.; Herdman, current population numbers throughout the region. This paper provides a preliminary summary of A.R.; Danaher, M.W.; González, E.H.; Zettler, L.W. Projected Status of the the ghost orchid’s projected status based on six continuous years of data collected within the Florida Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) Panther National Wildlife Refuge (FPNWR) from 2015–2020. The orchids were clustered in seven in Florida during the Next Decade different populations, each separated by ca. 5 km. Quantitative data were collected spanning three Based on Temporal Dynamic Studies age classes (seedlings, juveniles, mature plants) for each population, and survival, flowering, and Spanning Six Years. Plants 2021, 10, fruiting were noted. To estimate the temporal variability in the demographic rates, size-structured 1579. https://doi.org/10.3390/ integral projection models (IPMs) were constructed for each annual transition (e.g., 2015–2016, plants10081579 2016–2017). Results for all seven populations pooled suggest that D. lindenii numbers will decline by 20% during the next decade in the absence of external adverse factors. Seedling recruitment is Academic Editors: not expected to keep pace with the projected decline. Only one population, which was also from the Anna Jakubska-Busse and wettest location, continuously harbored spontaneous seedlings, suggesting that most populations Hanna Margo´nska within the FPNWR lack conditions suitable for reproduction. Received: 13 July 2021 Accepted: 29 July 2021 Keywords: hydrology; conservation; seedling recruitment; senile populations; species recovery Published: 31 July 2021 Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in 1. Introduction published maps and institutional affil- The ghost orchid, Dendrophylax lindenii (Lindley) Bentham ex Rolfe, is one of the rarest iations. and most enigmatic orchids in the Western Hemisphere. Restricted to low-lying forests in southern Florida and western Cuba, the species exists as leafless epiphyte throughout most of its life, growing abaxially on the host tree (Figure1)[ 1], typically on corrugated bark surfaces with a northern orientation [2]. The species is easily overlooked due to the Copyright: © 2021 by the authors. gray–green coloration of the photosynthetic roots and lack of leaves until it yields a striking Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. floral display consisting of 1–4 long-lasting, fragrant, white flowers from May to December This article is an open access article (Figure1)[ 2]. Because of its appeal and reputation for being difficult to cultivate, D. lindenii distributed under the terms and remains vulnerable to poaching. Other threats to the species’ long-term survival include conditions of the Creative Commons phytophagous pests [3], hydrological changes to its low-lying wetland habitat [4,5], and Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// periodic hurricanes [6], in addition to climate change [7]. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/). Plants 2021, 10, 1579. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10081579 https://www.mdpi.com/journal/plants Plants 2021, 10, 1579 2 of 14 Plants 2021, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 2 of 14 Figure 1. Left: Dendrophylax lindenii within the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge (FPNWR). PhotoFigure by 1. M.Left- Danaher. Dendrophylax Right: lindenii The habitat within of theDendrophylax Florida Panther lindenii Nationalwithin theWildlife Florida Refuge Panther (FPNWR). National WildlifePhoto by Refuge M. Danaher. showing Right: an The isolated habitat cypress of Dendrophylax dome (background) lindenii within where the hydrologyFlorida Panther is conducive National to supportingWildlife Refuge this showing species and an isolated other epiphytic cypress dome orchids. (background) The dome where is surrounded hydrology by is wetland conducive prairie to supporting this species and other epiphytic orchids. The dome is surrounded by wetland prairie habitat dominated by sawgrass and frequented by cabbage palms (Sabal palmetto). Photo by L. Zettler. habitat dominated by sawgrass and frequented by cabbage palms (Sabal palmetto). Photo by L. Zet- Bottom: Map of south Florida, USA showing the location of the study site (FPNWR). Most of the tler. Bottom: Map of south Florida, USA showing the location of the study site (FPNWR). Most of estimatedthe estimated 2000 2000 remaining remaining ghost ghost orchids orchids are confined are conf toined this to region, this region, especially especially within within the FPNWR the andFPNWR Fakahatchee and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve Strand Preserve State Park State to thePark south. to the south. There areare currentlycurrently nono estimates estimates of of the the future future status status of of the the ghost ghost orchid orchid in Florida.in Florida. The currentThe current number number of individuals of individuals is assumed is assumed to be to less be than less 2000,than mostly2000, mostly confined confined to remote to easternremote eastern Collier CountyCollier County within awithin narrow a na (50rrow× 100 (50km) × 100 corridor km) corridor protected protected by the by Florida the PantherFlorida Panther National National Wildlife Wildlife Refuge (FPNWR)Refuge (FPNWR) and Fakahatchee and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve Strand StatePreserve Park toState the Park south to (Figurethe south1). (Figure In Cuba, 1). fewer In Cuba, individuals fewer individuals (<500) are (<500) thought are thought to remain, to remain, most on themost westernmost on the westernmost tip within tip Guanahacabibes within Guanahacabibes National National Park. Contrary Park. Contrary to earlier to earlier reports (e.g.,reports [8 ]),(e.g.,D. [8]), lindenii D. lindeniiis not is known not known to occur to occur in the in the Bahamas Bahamas [9]. [9]. Although AlthoughD. D. lindenii lindeniiis listed as endangered by the State of Florida [5], it is not Federally-listed because it is also Plants 2021, 10, 1579 3 of 14 found outside of the United States (Cuba). This assumption has yet to be substantiated by much-needed genetic comparisons [10]. Given that ghost orchids in Cuba differ in having slightly larger flowers that open later in the year (October to December) [2], the possibility remains that D. lindenii populations in Florida differ taxonomically from those in Cuba. To conserve orchids vulnerable to extinction, such as D. lindenii, high quality, long-term monitoring data are needed to provide accurate forecasting of extinction risks [11,12]. This is best achieved by collecting data annually and linking it with drivers of plant population dynamics [11]. Despite a wealth of information on orchids in the literature dating back over a century (e.g., [13]), few studies have documented and analyzed orchid species declines through time, exposing a serious knowledge gap. This lack of information comes at a critical time when natural habitats remain under siege by human impacts (e.g., climate change, deforestation). Because the ghost orchid is rare, geographically confined everywhere it grows, and appears to have different population dynamics relative to other epiphytic orchids, studies are urgently needed that elucidate the number of existing plants and how many there will be, in light of rapid environmental changes taking place throughout the region. Informa- tion must also be obtained describing D. lindenii’s specific habitat requirements, and the ecological components needed for its successful reproduction from seed (e.g., pollinators, mycorrhizal fungi). In 2015, we began a joint research collaboration between the United States and Cuba aimed at collecting and sharing yearly survey data with the common goal of conserving D. lindenii in both countries. This paper provides a preliminary summary of the ghost orchid’s status in Florida based on six continuous years of data collected within the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge from 2015–2020. We conclude this paper with recommendations that have the potential to benefit the species’ long-term survival in south Florida based on the data. 2. Results 2.1. Orchid Numbers Prior to 2015, 16 D. lindenii individuals were known to occur within the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge scattered throughout the 10,684 ha area but confined to five different cypress domes (populations). Our efforts to document
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