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Alocasia sanderiana
Country
| Country | Philippines |
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| Continent Ocean | Asia |
Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae (COL) |
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| Phylum | Tracheophyta (COL) |
| Class | Liliopsida (COL) |
| Order | Alismatales (COL) |
| Family | Araceae (COL) |
Taxonomy
| Genus | Alocasia | Reference | |
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| SubGenus | Vernacular Name | ||
| Species | sanderiana | IUCN Threat Status-Year | Critically Endangered, 2008 |
| SubSpecies | Nat'l Threat Status-Year | Not Evaluated, 2000 | |
| Infraspecies | Reason for Change | ||
| Infraspecies Rank | CITES | ||
| Taxonomic Group | Plants | Native Status | Endemic |
| Scientific Name Author | W.Bull | Country Distribution | Philippines |
| Citation | Description | Geographic Range [top]
Range Description:
Occurs on Mindanao Island (Philippines) in Misamis Occidental (Mt. Malindang) and Bukidnon Provinces (Impalutao Reforestation Project) at 777 m asl (08º15190N and 125º02135 E).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Philippines
Additional data:
? Number of Locations: 2 ? Continuing decline in number of locations: Yes
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 777
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Population [top]
Population: Alocasia sanderiana is confined to two locations: Mt. Malindang Range in Misamis Occidental and Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, but no information on population size is available.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology:
Found in primary and secondary forest at low altitudes.
Systems: Terrestrial
Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: Yes
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: Alocasia sanderiana is used as ornamental plant because of its colourful and enduring foliage. It is also reported that the species is used by the natives to treat headaches. Fifty percent of the global population is utilized.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Agricultural expansion (kaingin) and associated increased exploitation are the main threats to A. sanderiana at Mt. Malindang Range. In Bukidnon, the population is at risk from recreational activities; the area is often visited by local tourists due to the presence of water falls and swimming pools. Plants are collected for ornamental and medicinal use.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: Both locations were declared as protected areas but the implementation is very poor.
Errata [top]
Errata reason: Assessment edited to correct serious formatting issues.
Citation: Medecilo, M., Ong, R.G. & Amoroso, V.B. 2008. Alocasia sanderiana (errata version published in 2016). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T133707A98840843. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T133707A3873252.en. Downloaded on 12 October 2018.
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Synonyms To Manage Synonyms for Alocasia sanderiana, click this link: Synonyms. |
Alocasia sanderi Pynaert ¦ Alocasia sanderiana var. nobilis André ¦ Alocasia urdanetensis Elmer, no Latin descr. ¦ Schizocasia sanderiana (auct.) Engl. ¦ |
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Species Record Updated By:
Carlos Aurelio Callangan
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