Orchids are a source of biodiversity unique to Indonesia. To date, more than 5,000 types of native orchids from the 30,000 orchid species worldwide are found in Indonesia. Unfortunately, the existence of these plants, which have the potential to be developed into biomedicine, is increasingly threatened due to land conversion, natural disasters, and theft.
Flora Conservation
As one of the world’s largest mega-biodiverse countries, Indonesia boasts many flora, fauna, and microbial species living in terrestrial, freshwater, wetland, coastal, and marine ecosystems. However, these conditions are currently under increasing pressure from destruction and the threat of extinction.
The black orchid, scientifically known as Coelogyne pandurata Lindl., is a rare endemic plant in Indonesia, found only in East Kalimantan and Papua. Its uniqueness lies in its black labellum with green stripes, hairy structures, and green flower ornaments with triangular petals.