VU

Aristolochia cucurbitifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Aristolochia cucurbitifolia faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' specialized pollination requirements and limited dispersal mechanisms make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, which isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this vine's reproductive cycles and the survival of its specific insect pollinators.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing vine inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, typically growing in the understory and forest edges where it can access filtered sunlight. It thrives in areas with consistent moisture and well-drained soils, often found along forest margins and in secondary growth forests.

Other threatened species in ARISTOLOCHIACEAE

VU

Asarum simile

Unknown
CR

Asarum tabatanum

Declining
VU

Aristolochia yunnanensis

Unknown
EN

Aristolochia scytophylla

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Aristolochia cucurbitifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Aristolochia cucurbitifolia is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Aristolochia cucurbitifolia faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' specialized pollination requirements and limited dispersal mechanisms make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, which isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this vine's reproductive cycles and the survival of its specific insect pollinators.
Where does Aristolochia cucurbitifolia live?
Aristolochia cucurbitifolia 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 Aristolochia cucurbitifolia?
The main threats to Aristolochia cucurbitifolia 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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