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Alyxia latilimba

Declining

Overview

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

Alyxia latilimba faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restriction to lowland and montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the forest ecosystems upon which this endemic vine depends.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Philippine species inhabits primary and secondary lowland forests, extending into montane forest zones up to moderate elevations. It typically grows as a climbing vine in the forest understory and canopy edges of tropical rainforest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alyxia latilimba classified as Endangered?
Alyxia latilimba is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Alyxia latilimba faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restriction to lowland and montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the forest ecosystems upon which this endemic vine depends.
Where does Alyxia latilimba live?
Alyxia latilimba occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alyxia latilimba?
The main threats to Alyxia latilimba are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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