CR

Plakothira parviflora

Declining

Overview

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

Plakothira parviflora faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' small population size makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining habitat fragments where this critically endangered plant persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Plakothira parviflora occupies specialized microhabitats within tropical montane forests, typically growing on rocky outcrops and cliff faces at specific elevations. The species requires well-drained soils and particular moisture conditions found only in these restricted highland environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plakothira parviflora classified as Critically Endangered?
Plakothira parviflora 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. Plakothira parviflora faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' small population size makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining habitat fragments where this critically endangered plant persists.
Where does Plakothira parviflora live?
Plakothira parviflora 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 Plakothira parviflora?
The main threats to Plakothira parviflora 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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