Aristolochia clementis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aristolochia clementis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow ecological niche make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while habitat fragmentation prevents natural regeneration and genetic exchange between remaining populations.
Habitat
This climbing vine inhabits deciduous and mixed forests, forest edges, and woodland clearings, typically growing in well-drained soils with partial shade. It is often found in riparian zones and disturbed forest margins where it can climb on shrubs and small trees for support.
Other threatened species in Aristolochiaceae
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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