Changnienia amoena
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Changnienia amoena

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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.

Changnienia amoena faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as China's temperate forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, while overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has significantly reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions this orchid requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, moist temperate forests and woodland margins in mountainous regions of eastern China. It typically grows in humus-rich soils under partial shade, requiring specific mycorrhizal associations for successful establishment and growth.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Changnienia amoena classified as Endangered?
Changnienia amoena 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. Changnienia amoena faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as China's temperate forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, while overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has significantly reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions this orchid requires for survival.
Where does Changnienia amoena live?
Changnienia amoena 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 Changnienia amoena?
The main threats to Changnienia amoena 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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