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Amitostigma hemipilioides

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Overview

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

Amitostigma hemipilioides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane grasslands and alpine meadows are converted for agricultural use and infrastructure development. The species' restricted range in high-altitude environments makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones to shift upward beyond available terrain. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has historically impacted wild populations of this attractive orchid species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands, typically found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations between 2,500-4,000 meters. The species requires well-drained soils with consistent moisture and grows in association with specific mycorrhizal fungi essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amitostigma hemipilioides classified as Endangered?
Amitostigma hemipilioides 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. Amitostigma hemipilioides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane grasslands and alpine meadows are converted for agricultural use and infrastructure development. The species' restricted range in high-altitude environments makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones to shift upward beyond available terrain. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has historically impacted wild populations of this attractive orchid species.
Where does Amitostigma hemipilioides live?
Amitostigma hemipilioides 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 Amitostigma hemipilioides?
The main threats to Amitostigma hemipilioides 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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