Stigmaphyllon gymnopodum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Stigmaphyllon gymnopodum 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 environmental changes and human activities. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented the remaining suitable habitat, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic vine requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic vine inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland edges in specific microclimatic conditions within its restricted range. It typically grows in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover, often along forest margins and in secondary growth areas.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MALPIGHIACEAE
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Stigmaphyllon gymnopodum classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Stigmaphyllon gymnopodum live?
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