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Paraboea argentea

Declining

Overview

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

Paraboea argentea faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized cave and karst habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on limestone formations makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while agricultural expansion and urban development in surrounding areas further reduce available habitat and alter local hydrology critical for this moisture-dependent plant.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits limestone caves, rock crevices, and shaded cliff faces in tropical karst landscapes. It requires consistently moist conditions and grows exclusively on calcium-rich substrates in areas with high humidity and filtered light.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paraboea argentea classified as Endangered?
Paraboea argentea 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. Paraboea argentea faces severe pressure from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized cave and karst habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on limestone formations makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while agricultural expansion and urban development in surrounding areas further reduce available habitat and alter local hydrology critical for this moisture-dependent plant.
Where does Paraboea argentea live?
Paraboea argentea occurs in Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paraboea argentea?
The main threats to Paraboea argentea 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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