ENEndangered
Cape Onionwood
Cassipourea flanaganii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in RHIZOPHORACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cape Onionwood classified as Endangered?
Cape Onionwood 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cape Onionwood live?
Cape Onionwood occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cape Onionwood?
The main threats to Cape Onionwood are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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