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Bauhinia stenantha

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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.

Bauhinia stenantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery. Overcollection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations, with remaining stands increasingly isolated and genetically vulnerable.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bauhinia stenantha inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest edges, typically occurring in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. The species shows preference for secondary forest margins and disturbed areas with partial canopy cover, making it moderately adaptable to human-modified landscapes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bauhinia stenantha classified as Endangered?
Bauhinia stenantha is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Bauhinia stenantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery. Overcollection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations, with remaining stands increasingly isolated and genetically vulnerable.
Where does Bauhinia stenantha live?
Bauhinia stenantha 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 Bauhinia stenantha?
The main threats to Bauhinia stenantha 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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