Dicliptera forsteriana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dicliptera forsteriana faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Habitat
This endemic plant species inhabits moist deciduous forests and forest edges in the Western Ghats of India. It typically grows in shaded understory environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.