Dicliptera latibracteata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dicliptera latibracteata 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 survival.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the tropical moist forests of the Western Ghats in India, where it grows in shaded understory environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. It typically occurs in primary forest areas with rich, well-drained soils at elevations between 500-1200 meters.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ACANTHACEAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
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