VUVulnerable
Dioscorea burchellii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in DIOSCOREACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dioscorea burchellii classified as Vulnerable?
Dioscorea burchellii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dioscorea burchellii live?
Dioscorea burchellii occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dioscorea burchellii?
The main threats to Dioscorea burchellii are 2.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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