Kalanchoe robusta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Kalanchoe robusta faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native dry forest and scrubland ecosystems in Madagascar are cleared for agriculture and charcoal production. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized succulent habitat. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance this drought-adapted species requires.
Habitat
Kalanchoe robusta inhabits dry deciduous forests and rocky scrublands in Madagascar, typically growing on limestone substrates and rocky outcrops. The species thrives in well-drained soils with seasonal rainfall patterns, often found in areas with partial shade from scattered trees and shrubs.