VU

Justicia alexandri

Unknown

Overview

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

Justicia alexandri faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and habitat conversion in its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for crop cultivation and livestock grazing reducing available habitat. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent plant.

Threat summary

Habitat

Justicia alexandri typically inhabits moist forest understories and woodland margins in tropical regions. The species requires well-drained soils with consistent moisture levels and partial shade conditions provided by forest canopy cover.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Justicia alexandri classified as Vulnerable?
Justicia alexandri 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. Justicia alexandri faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and habitat conversion in its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for crop cultivation and livestock grazing reducing available habitat. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent plant.
Where does Justicia alexandri live?
Justicia alexandri 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 Justicia alexandri?
The main threats to Justicia alexandri 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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