Aristolochia hainanensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aristolochia hainanensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across Hainan Island, where its specialized forest habitats are being converted to rubber plantations and urban developments. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overcollection for traditional medicine compounds the threat to remaining populations.
Habitat
This climbing vine inhabits tropical rainforests and secondary forests on Hainan Island, typically growing in the understory and forest edges at elevations up to 800 meters. It requires humid, shaded conditions and depends on specific host trees for structural support.
