Parsonsia edulis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Parsonsia edulis faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as coastal and lowland forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat fragments. Climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized growing conditions.
Habitat
This climbing vine inhabits coastal forests, forest margins, and disturbed areas in tropical and subtropical regions. It typically grows in lowland areas and can adapt to secondary forest habitats, often found climbing on trees and shrubs in both natural and semi-natural environments.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in APOCYNACEAE
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
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