CR

Paraboea uniflora

Unknown

Overview

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

Paraboea uniflora faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized rocky habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for horticultural trade poses additional risks to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to limestone karst formations and rocky crevices in tropical montane regions. It typically grows on vertical limestone cliffs and in cave entrances where it requires specific moisture and light conditions.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paraboea uniflora classified as Critically Endangered?
Paraboea uniflora 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. Paraboea uniflora faces severe threats from limestone quarrying and mining activities that directly destroy its specialized rocky habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for horticultural trade poses additional risks to remaining wild populations.
Where does Paraboea uniflora live?
Paraboea uniflora 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 uniflora?
The main threats to Paraboea uniflora 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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