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Taxon ID: 24,005 Total records: 39,143

Geissaspis cristata

Classification

Kingdom Plantae (COL)
Phylum Tracheophyta (COL)
Class Magnoliopsida (COL)
Order Fabales (COL)
Family Fabaceae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Geissaspis Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name
Species cristata IUCN Threat Status-Year Least Concern, 2013
SubSpecies Nat'l Threat Status-Year Not Evaluated, 2000
Infraspecies Reason for Change
Infraspecies Rank CITES
Taxonomic Group Plants Native Status Native
Scientific Name Author Wight & Arn. Country Distribution Myanmar
Citation Description Geographic Range [top] Range Description: Geissaspis cristata is native to Asia. It is reported from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Guangdong (China), India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam. Countries occurrence: Native: Bangladesh; Cambodia; China (Guangdong); India (Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu); Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam Continuing decline in area of occupancy (AOO): No Extreme fluctuations in area of occupancy (AOO): No Estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) - km2: Continuing decline in extent of occurrence (EOO): No Extreme fluctuations in extent of occurrence (EOO): No Continuing decline in number of locations: No Extreme fluctuations in the number of locations: No Upper elevation limit (metres): 1200 Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. Population [top] Population: Populations of these species were observed (A. Watve pers. obs. 2010 ) at many places in the northern Western Ghats. Large populations are reported in open grasslands. But detailed population studies are not available. However, it is a very common species. Current Population Trend: Stable Additional data: ?Continuing decline of mature individuals: No ?Extreme fluctuations: No ?Population severely fragmented: No ?Continuing decline in subpopulations: No ?Extreme fluctuations in subpopulations: No ?All individuals in one subpopulation: No Habitat and Ecology [top] Habitat and Ecology: It grows in open grasslands, rocky areas, waterlogged areas, fallow fields and can tolerate moderate disturbance, also fires. Systems: Terrestrial; Freshwater Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: No Generation Length (years): 1 Use and Trade [top] Use and Trade: It is not reported to be in use or trade. Threats [top] Major Threat(s): There are no known threats to this species. Although land conversions are reducing its habitat in many places, there has been no serious decline in the large populations of this species. Conservation Actions [top] Conservation Actions: No specific conservation action has been proposed for this species, none is required as it is a widespread species, without any serious threats. Citation: Watve, A. 2013. Geissaspis cristata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T177295A7407994. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T177295A7407994.en. Downloaded on 30 May 2016. Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the . Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
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Species Record Details Encoded By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan
Species Record Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan