VU

Lanonia dasyantha

Unknown

Overview

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

Lanonia dasyantha faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lanonia dasyantha inhabits moist, shaded environments in tropical and subtropical regions, typically found in forest understories and along stream banks. The species requires consistently humid conditions and well-drained soils with high organic content.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lanonia dasyantha classified as Vulnerable?
Lanonia dasyantha 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. Lanonia dasyantha faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist conditions this species requires.
Where does Lanonia dasyantha live?
Lanonia dasyantha 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 Lanonia dasyantha?
The main threats to Lanonia dasyantha 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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