Parsonsia affinis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Parsonsia affinis faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as coastal and lowland forests across its range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with fragmentation of remaining forest patches limiting gene flow between populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its preferred humid forest environments.
Habitat
This climbing vine inhabits humid lowland and montane forests, typically growing in the understory and forest edges where it can access adequate light while benefiting from the moisture retention of closed canopy areas. It shows preference for well-drained soils in areas with consistent rainfall patterns.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in APOCYNACEAE
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
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