Viburnum tridentatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Viburnum tridentatum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which disrupts its natural pollination networks and reduces genetic diversity within remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist woodland conditions this viburnum requires for successful reproduction.
Habitat
Viburnum tridentatum inhabits moist deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing in understory environments with rich, well-drained soils. The species shows preference for woodland edges and clearings where it receives partial sunlight while maintaining access to consistent moisture levels.
Other threatened species in VIBURNACEAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
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