VU

Rhododendron benomense

Stable

Overview

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

Rhododendron benomense faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agricultural expansion and human settlement. The species' restricted distribution on Mount Benom and surrounding peaks makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force montane species to migrate upslope, potentially reducing available habitat for this elevation-dependent rhododendron.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rhododendron species inhabits montane forests and subalpine shrublands at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters on Mount Benom in Peninsular Malaysia. It grows in cool, humid conditions among other endemic montane flora in these isolated highland ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rhododendron benomense classified as Vulnerable?
Rhododendron benomense is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Rhododendron benomense faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agricultural expansion and human settlement. The species' restricted distribution on Mount Benom and surrounding peaks makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force montane species to migrate upslope, potentially reducing available habitat for this elevation-dependent rhododendron.
Where does Rhododendron benomense live?
Rhododendron benomense occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rhododendron benomense?
The main threats to Rhododendron benomense 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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