Secamone cuneifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Secamone cuneifolia faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Slash-and-burn agriculture (tavy) and logging activities continue to reduce the intact forest patches this climbing vine requires for survival. The species' specialized pollination requirements and dependence on forest canopy structure make it particularly vulnerable to even moderate habitat disturbance.
Habitat
This climbing vine inhabits the humid montane and lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically growing in the forest canopy and edges at elevations between 200-1,200 meters. It requires intact forest structure with adequate canopy cover and is often found along forest margins where it can access sufficient light while maintaining connection to primary forest habitat.