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Phoradendron madisonii

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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.

Phoradendron madisonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' parasitic nature makes it particularly vulnerable as it depends entirely on specific host trees, which are themselves under pressure from land conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect both the mistletoe and its host species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This parasitic mistletoe species inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, growing exclusively on specific host trees in woodland and forest edge environments. It requires intact forest canopy structure to maintain the microclimate conditions necessary for successful establishment and reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phoradendron madisonii classified as Endangered?
Phoradendron madisonii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Phoradendron madisonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' parasitic nature makes it particularly vulnerable as it depends entirely on specific host trees, which are themselves under pressure from land conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect both the mistletoe and its host species.
Where does Phoradendron madisonii live?
Phoradendron madisonii 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 Phoradendron madisonii?
The main threats to Phoradendron madisonii 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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