Justicia rodgersii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Justicia rodgersii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and conversion of its native woodland habitats for agricultural expansion and human settlement. Climate change poses an additional threat, as shifting precipitation patterns and temperature increases may alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic plant requires for survival.
Habitat
Justicia rodgersii is endemic to the Western Ghats of India, where it inhabits moist deciduous forests and forest margins at moderate elevations. The species typically grows in shaded understory environments with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.
