CR

Coleus dissitiflorus

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Overview

Coleus dissitiflorus, synonym Plectranthus dissitiflorus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is found only in Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. C. dissitiflorus is threatened by habitat loss.

Plectranthus dissitiflorus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered succulent inhabits rocky outcrops and cliff faces in montane regions, typically growing in well-drained soils with partial shade. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture retention and protection from extreme temperature fluctuations.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coleus dissitiflorus classified as Critically Endangered?
Coleus dissitiflorus 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. Plectranthus dissitiflorus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Coleus dissitiflorus live?
Coleus dissitiflorus occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coleus dissitiflorus?
The main threats to Coleus dissitiflorus are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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