Amorphophallus verticillatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Amorphophallus verticillatus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' underground tubers are harvested for traditional medicine and food, leading to overexploitation of wild populations. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration in degraded forest areas.
Habitat
This species inhabits the understory of primary and secondary tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in well-drained soils with high organic content. It thrives in shaded conditions beneath the forest canopy, often found along forest edges and in areas with moderate disturbance.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ARACEAE
Threatened in Vietnam
Frequently asked questions
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