Habenaria sahyadrica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habenaria sahyadrica faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its specialized grassland and shola forest edge habitats in the Western Ghats are converted for agriculture and development. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions required for this endemic orchid's survival. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Habitat
This endemic orchid inhabits montane grasslands and the transitional zones between grasslands and shola forests in the Western Ghats of India. It typically grows in areas with high humidity and specific soil conditions at elevations where these unique ecosystems meet.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ORCHIDACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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