CR

Amorphophallus lanuginosus

Declining

Overview

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

Amorphophallus lanuginosus faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native lowland forest habitat in Peninsular Malaysia. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the species' seasonal growth cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia, typically growing in shaded understory conditions with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations below 300 meters in primary and secondary forest environments.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amorphophallus lanuginosus classified as Critically Endangered?
Amorphophallus lanuginosus 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. Amorphophallus lanuginosus faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native lowland forest habitat in Peninsular Malaysia. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the species' seasonal growth cycles.
Where does Amorphophallus lanuginosus live?
Amorphophallus lanuginosus 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 Amorphophallus lanuginosus?
The main threats to Amorphophallus lanuginosus 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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