Typhonium lineare
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Typhonium lineare faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native lowland forest habitats in Southeast Asia. Urban development and palm oil plantation expansion have fragmented remaining populations into isolated patches. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow ecological niche make it particularly vulnerable to habitat disturbance, with many historical collection sites now completely cleared.
Habitat
This aroid species inhabits the understory of tropical lowland rainforests, typically growing in shaded areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils. It occurs in primary and secondary forests at elevations below 500 meters, often near streams or in areas with consistent moisture.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ARACEAE
Threatened in Vietnam
Frequently asked questions
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