Phragmipedium tetzlaffianum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Phragmipedium tetzlaffianum faces severe threats from illegal collection for the international orchid trade, driven by its extreme rarity and desirability among collectors. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Peruvian range compounds population pressures. The species' naturally small population size and restricted distribution make it exceptionally vulnerable to stochastic events and human disturbance.
Habitat
This terrestrial orchid inhabits cloud forest environments on steep slopes in the eastern Andes of Peru, typically growing in moss-covered rocky substrates with high humidity and consistent moisture. It occurs at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in areas with frequent fog and mist that provide the specialized microclimate conditions required for survival.