Cheirostylis gunnarii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cheirostylis gunnarii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Australia. The species' specialized mycorrhizal relationships make it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in forest composition. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture conditions required for this terrestrial orchid's survival.
Habitat
Cheirostylis gunnarii inhabits moist, shaded forest floors in temperate eucalyptus woodlands and coastal scrublands of southeastern Australia. This terrestrial orchid requires specific soil conditions with established mycorrhizal fungal networks and consistent moisture levels beneath the forest canopy.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cheirostylis gunnarii classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Cheirostylis gunnarii live?
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