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Passiflora stenoloba

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Overview

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

Passiflora stenoloba faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting its specialized ecological requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This passion vine species inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forest edges at specific elevations, typically growing as a climbing vine in areas with consistent moisture and partial shade. It requires well-drained soils and specific microclimatic conditions found in its native range's forest ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Passifloraceae

VU

Passiflora uribei

Unknown
VU

Passiflora callistemma

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VU

Passiflora jardinensis

Unknown
EN

Passiflora engleriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Passiflora stenoloba classified as Critically Endangered?
Passiflora stenoloba 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. Passiflora stenoloba faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting its specialized ecological requirements.
Where does Passiflora stenoloba live?
Passiflora stenoloba 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 Passiflora stenoloba?
The main threats to Passiflora stenoloba 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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