Aloe penduliflora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aloe penduliflora faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its rocky outcrop habitats are cleared for agriculture and urban development in Yemen's highlands. The species is further threatened by overcollection for traditional medicinal uses and the horticultural trade, with entire populations being harvested unsustainably. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns in its already arid environment, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the fragile ecosystem structure of its specialized rocky habitat.
Habitat
Aloe penduliflora is endemic to rocky outcrops and cliff faces in the mountainous regions of Yemen, typically growing on limestone and sandstone formations at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species thrives in well-drained, mineral-rich soils within crevices and ledges of these arid highland environments.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ASPHODELACEAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
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