CR

Chlorophytum herrmannii

Unknown

Overview

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

Chlorophytum herrmannii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized microhabitats this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits rocky outcrops and cliff faces in montane regions, typically growing in crevices with well-drained soils. It occurs in specialized microhabitats within grassland and shrubland ecosystems at moderate to high elevations.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chlorophytum herrmannii classified as Critically Endangered?
Chlorophytum herrmannii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Chlorophytum herrmannii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized microhabitats this species requires.
Where does Chlorophytum herrmannii live?
Chlorophytum herrmannii occurs in Ethiopia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chlorophytum herrmannii?
The main threats to Chlorophytum herrmannii are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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