VU

Aristolochia cucurbitoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Aristolochia cucurbitoides faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mediterranean basin. The species' specialized pollination requirements and slow growth rate make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing vine inhabits Mediterranean scrublands, rocky slopes, and woodland edges, typically growing among shrubs and low trees in calcareous soils. It prefers semi-arid environments with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers characteristic of the Mediterranean climate zone.

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 cucurbitoides classified as Vulnerable?
Aristolochia cucurbitoides 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 cucurbitoides faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mediterranean basin. The species' specialized pollination requirements and slow growth rate make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success.
Where does Aristolochia cucurbitoides live?
Aristolochia cucurbitoides 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 cucurbitoides?
The main threats to Aristolochia cucurbitoides 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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