CR

Chlorophytum rhizopendulum

Declining

Overview

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

Chlorophytum rhizopendulum 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 the 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 and on ledges where it can access moisture while avoiding direct competition. It requires well-drained soils with consistent but not excessive moisture levels.

Savanna· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chlorophytum rhizopendulum classified as Critically Endangered?
Chlorophytum rhizopendulum 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 rhizopendulum 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 the 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 rhizopendulum live?
Chlorophytum rhizopendulum occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chlorophytum rhizopendulum?
The main threats to Chlorophytum rhizopendulum are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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