ENEndangered

Marsh's dutchman's pipe

Aristolochia pentandra

Unknown

Overview

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

Marsh's dutchman's pipe faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the southeastern United States. Wetland drainage and conversion for farming has eliminated much of its specialized habitat, while remaining populations suffer from altered hydrology and increased sedimentation. The species' dependence on specific soil moisture conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-driven changes in precipitation patterns.
Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing vine inhabits freshwater wetlands, swamp margins, and seasonally flooded bottomlands in the southeastern United States. It requires consistently moist, organic-rich soils and partial shade, typically growing along stream banks and in forested wetland edges.

Other threatened species in Aristolochiaceae

Peltate Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia peltata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Marsh's dutchman's pipe classified as Endangered?

Marsh's dutchman's pipe is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Marsh's dutchman's pipe faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the southeastern United States. Wetland drainage and conversion for farming has eliminated much of its specialized habitat, while remaining populations suffer from altered hydrology and increased sedimentation. The species' dependence on specific soil moisture conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-driven changes in precipitation patterns.

Where does Marsh's dutchman's pipe live?

Marsh's dutchman's pipe 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 Marsh's dutchman's pipe?

The main threats to Marsh's dutchman's pipe 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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