CR

Cyrtandra geminiflora

Declining

Overview

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

Cyrtandra geminiflora faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Hawaiian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest understory conditions and compete for resources. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cyrtandra geminiflora inhabits moist native forests in the Hawaiian Islands, typically found in understory environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions within native Hawaiian forest ecosystems, often growing in areas with rich, well-drained soils and partial shade.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyrtandra geminiflora classified as Critically Endangered?
Cyrtandra geminiflora 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. Cyrtandra geminiflora faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Hawaiian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest understory conditions and compete for resources. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Cyrtandra geminiflora live?
Cyrtandra geminiflora occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cyrtandra geminiflora?
The main threats to Cyrtandra geminiflora are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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