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Coleus platyphyllus

Declining

Overview

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

Plectranthus platyphyllus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the quality of remaining natural vegetation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic South African succulent inhabits rocky outcrops and well-drained slopes in the Eastern Cape Province's semi-arid regions. It typically grows in shallow soils among quartzite and sandstone formations, often in association with other drought-adapted vegetation.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coleus platyphyllus classified as Endangered?
Coleus platyphyllus 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. Plectranthus platyphyllus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the quality of remaining natural vegetation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Coleus platyphyllus live?
Coleus platyphyllus occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coleus platyphyllus?
The main threats to Coleus platyphyllus 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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