Orchis sitiaca
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
PLANTAE
Phylum
TRACHEOPHYTA
Class
LILIOPSIDA
Order
ASPARAGALES
Family
ORCHIDACEAE
Genus
Orchis
Orchis sitiaca belongs to the family ORCHIDACEAE, order ASPARAGALES, within the LILIOPSIDA class.
Habitat & Distribution
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Assessed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources
Gathering terrestrial plants
Livestock farming & ranching
Recreational activities
Conservation Actions
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (EN).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | ENEndangered | ENEndangered | Same |
| EU | ENEndangered | ENEndangered | Same |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Orchis sitiaca (Orchis sitiaca). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cretan-orchid