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Taxon ID: 3,317 Total records: 39,143

Amorphophallus interruptus

Classification

Kingdom Plantae (COL)
Phylum Tracheophyta (COL)
Class Liliopsida (COL)
Order Alismatales (COL)
Family Araceae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Amorphophallus Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name
Species interruptus IUCN Threat Status-Year Critically Endangered, 2012
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 Engl. & Gehrm. Country Distribution Viet Nam
Citation Description Geographic Range [top] Range Description: The type locality was at Kien Khe, Ninh Binh but the species has probably disappeared from there. The distribution of the species is narrow with about 2 km diameter. It was found again around Bich Dong pegoda of Ninh Binh. It therefore occurs at one location with an extent of occurrence and area of occupancy of 4 km². Countries occurrence: Native: Viet Nam Additional data: ? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 4 ? Number of Locations: 1 ? Upper elevation limit (metres): 300 Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. Population [top] Population: The population is small, about 100 plants have been observed. Current Population Trend: Decreasing Additional data: Habitat and Ecology [top] Habitat and Ecology: The plant grows on limestone in a lowland area. Systems: Terrestrial Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: Yes Use and Trade [top] Use and Trade: This species is not known to be used. Threats [top] Major Threat(s): There is exploitation of the limestone in this area which destroys the habitat of this species. Conservation Actions [top] Conservation Actions: Does not occur in any protected areas. Citation: Nguyen, V.D. 2012. Amorphophallus interruptus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T201756A2715296. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T201756A2715296.en. Downloaded on 24 October 2018. 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 Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan