CR

Chlorophytum pseudocaule

Unknown

Overview

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

Chlorophytum pseudocaule faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized grassland environment. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations of this distinctive succulent.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the grasslands and rocky outcrops of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where it grows in well-drained soils at moderate elevations. It typically occurs in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and requires specific soil conditions found in its native grassland ecosystem.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chlorophytum pseudocaule classified as Critically Endangered?
Chlorophytum pseudocaule 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 pseudocaule faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized grassland environment. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations of this distinctive succulent.
Where does Chlorophytum pseudocaule live?
Chlorophytum pseudocaule 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 pseudocaule?
The main threats to Chlorophytum pseudocaule 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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