Cynorkis sagittata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cynorkis sagittata faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in Madagascar's remaining forest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to wild populations. Climate change may further stress this orchid's specialized ecological requirements in its montane forest habitat.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid is endemic to the montane forests of Madagascar, typically found in humid, shaded understory environments at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in rich, well-drained forest soils among leaf litter and moss-covered rocks in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.
