CR

Oreorchis sanguinea

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Oreorchis sanguinea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its montane forest ecosystems. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The orchid's specialized mycorrhizal relationships make it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and forest fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Oreorchis sanguinea inhabits cool, humid montane forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters, typically growing as a terrestrial orchid in rich, well-drained soils with dense leaf litter. The species requires specific mycorrhizal fungal associations and partial shade conditions provided by the forest canopy.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oreorchis sanguinea classified as Critically Endangered?
Oreorchis sanguinea is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Oreorchis sanguinea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its montane forest ecosystems. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The orchid's specialized mycorrhizal relationships make it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and forest fragmentation.
Where does Oreorchis sanguinea live?
Oreorchis sanguinea occurs in Bhutan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oreorchis sanguinea?
The main threats to Oreorchis sanguinea are 4.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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