VUVulnerable
Asparagus arborescens
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ASPARAGACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Asparagus arborescens classified as Vulnerable?
Asparagus arborescens 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 Asparagus arborescens live?
Asparagus arborescens occurs in South Africa, Spain, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Asparagus arborescens?
The main threats to Asparagus arborescens are 1.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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