CR

Amorphophallus interruptus

Declining

Overview

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

Amorphophallus interruptus faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native forest habitats in Southeast Asia. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires for successful reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical rainforest understories with high humidity and filtered sunlight, typically growing in rich, well-draining soils. It requires specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed primary forests of Southeast Asia.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amorphophallus interruptus classified as Critically Endangered?
Amorphophallus interruptus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Amorphophallus interruptus faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native forest habitats in Southeast Asia. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires for successful reproduction.
Where does Amorphophallus interruptus live?
Amorphophallus interruptus 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 Amorphophallus interruptus?
The main threats to Amorphophallus interruptus are 5.4, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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