Amitostigma tetralobum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Amitostigma tetralobum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Asia. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow ecological niche make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens the cool, moist conditions this orchid requires.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, moist grasslands and meadows at elevations between 1,000-3,000 meters in mountainous regions. It typically grows in well-drained soils among grasses and low shrubs in areas with consistent moisture but good drainage.