CR

Aloe edouardii

Declining

Overview

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

Aloe edouardii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aloe edouardii inhabits rocky outcrops and steep slopes in semi-arid regions, typically growing in well-drained soils among indigenous shrubland vegetation. The species is adapted to harsh conditions with limited water availability and extreme temperature fluctuations.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe edouardii classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe edouardii 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. Aloe edouardii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted species.
Where does Aloe edouardii live?
Aloe edouardii occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aloe edouardii?
The main threats to Aloe edouardii are 3.2, 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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