ENEndangered
Panisea yunnanensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Panisea yunnanensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests in Yunnan Province are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with overcollection for the ornamental plant trade representing an additional significant pressure on remaining wild populations.
Habitat
This orchid species inhabits montane forests and forest margins at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in Yunnan Province, China. It typically grows as an epiphyte on moss-covered tree trunks and branches in cool, humid cloud forest environments.