Ophiorrhiza platycarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ophiorrhiza platycarpa faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Mining activities and quarrying operations in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this endemic species persists.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits the understory of moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India. It typically grows in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils at elevations between 400-800 meters.