Oviary
Aspidostemon trianthera
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Family
Lauraceae
Genus
Aspidostemon
Oviary belongs to the family Lauraceae, order Laurales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Aspidostemon trianthera faces severe population declines due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and small, fragmented populations make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Endemic to rocky outcrops and cliff faces in montane regions between 1,200-2,400m elevation, typically growing in crevices with well-drained soils. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions found in partially shaded areas with consistent moisture levels but good drainage.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Aspidostemon trianthera faces severe population declines due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and small, fragmented populations make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Population fragmentation and isolation
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change impacts on specialized microhabitats
Invasive species competition
Found in 1 Country
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Oviary (Aspidostemon trianthera). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/oviary