Anodendron rhinosporum
Overview
Anodendron parviflorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to tropical Asia. It was first described by William Roxburgh in 1832 as Echites parviflorus.
Anodendron rhinosporum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in its native range. The species' specialized climbing vine habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on mature forest canopy structure for support and optimal growing conditions. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated much of its historical range, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in small forest patches.
Habitat
This climbing vine species inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, typically growing as an epiphytic or semi-epiphytic plant in the forest canopy. It requires mature forest ecosystems with established tree structure to provide the vertical support necessary for its climbing growth habit.
Other threatened species in APOCYNACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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