Asarum maximum
VU

Asarum maximum

Unknown

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Overview

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

Asarum maximum faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its slow growth rate and specific soil requirements hinder natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this understory herb's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Asarum maximum inhabits the understory of temperate deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing in rich, well-drained soils with high organic content. The species requires cool, shaded conditions with consistent moisture levels, often found on forest floors beneath dense canopy cover.

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 maximum classified as Vulnerable?
Asarum maximum 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 maximum faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its slow growth rate and specific soil requirements hinder natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this understory herb's survival.
Where does Asarum maximum live?
Asarum maximum 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 maximum?
The main threats to Asarum maximum 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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