Clerodendrum galeatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Clerodendrum galeatum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated in small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific moisture conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the tropical moist forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in understory environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations between 500-1200 meters, often associated with stream valleys and forest edges.