VU

Asarum crispulatum

Unknown

Overview

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

Asarum crispulatum faces significant pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in eastern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the cool, moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This wild ginger species inhabits cool, moist deciduous and mixed forests in mountainous regions of eastern China, typically growing in shaded understory locations with rich, well-drained soils. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including consistent moisture levels and protection from direct sunlight.

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 Asarum crispulatum classified as Vulnerable?
Asarum crispulatum 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. Asarum crispulatum faces significant pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in eastern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the cool, moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Asarum crispulatum live?
Asarum crispulatum 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 Asarum crispulatum?
The main threats to Asarum crispulatum 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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