Paradise Plant
CR

Paradise Plant

Daphne mezereum

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne_mezereum

Overview

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

Paradise Plant faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range. Over-collection for ornamental and medicinal purposes has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens the specific cool, moist conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed woodlands, forest edges, and scrublands in mountainous regions, typically on calcareous soils between 500-2000m elevation. Requires cool, moist conditions with partial shade and well-drained but moisture-retentive soils.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paradise Plant classified as Critically Endangered?
Paradise Plant 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. Paradise Plant faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range. Over-collection for ornamental and medicinal purposes has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens the specific cool, moist conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Paradise Plant live?
Paradise Plant 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 Paradise Plant?
The main threats to Paradise Plant 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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