Clausena calciphila
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Clausena calciphila faces significant pressure from limestone quarrying activities that directly destroy its specialized calcareous habitat. The species' restricted range on limestone formations makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as quarrying operations fragment the continuous limestone substrates essential for its survival. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in limestone regions further reduce available habitat patches.
Habitat
This species is endemic to limestone formations and calcareous soils, typically found in limestone karst landscapes and rocky outcrops. It grows in specialized alkaline conditions created by weathered limestone substrates, often in areas with thin soils over limestone bedrock.