Amitostigma yuanum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Amitostigma yuanum faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments unable to withstand continued disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions this orchid requires for survival.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, humid montane forests and woodland margins at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It typically grows in moss-rich environments with filtered sunlight and consistent moisture levels.