Hemipilia amesiana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hemipilia amesiana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' restricted range in mountainous regions of China makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments becoming increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions this orchid requires for survival.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits cool, humid montane forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in southwestern China. It typically grows in shaded understory conditions with rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.