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There are 6147 plant species which are endangered or critically endangered. Additionally 1674 plant species (7.6% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient, meaning there is insufficient information for a full assessment of conservation status.
- Prickly Cica. Also known as Encephalartos altensteinii, these cycads from South Africa are very slow-growing and are endangered plants. They can grow up to five to seven meters in height.
- Phalaenopsis Micholitzii. One of the endangered plants in the tundra that we will mention in this list is the Phalaenopsis micholitzii, which is part of the Orchidaceae family, better known as orchids.
- Attraylis Preauxiana. Among the plant species in danger of extinction, it is found that this shrub is widely distributed in the Canary Islands. Although it barely reaches a height of 30 centimeters, its characteristic leaves allow it to be identified with the naked eye, as they have highly visible whitish ligules.
- Acacia Anegadensis. In the British Virgin Islands, there is a type of acacia that is currently critically endangered. This species, belonging to the flora of the island, is considered one of the trees in danger of extinction after suffering consequences from the rise in the sea level of its habitat, which has been altered due to climate change.
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- Himalayan Yew. Botanical Name: Taxus wallichiana. Coming at the top of the list of Endangered Plants in India, this plant is exploited for its valuable wood, which is used to make taxol, a chemotherapy drug, this coniferous tree species found in the Himalayan region is threatened.
- Nilgiri Sandalwood. Botanical Name: Santalum album. The majestic evergreen tree that perfumes the air with its aroma is a rare species found only in the Western Ghats.
- Indian Pitcher Plant. Botanical Name: Nepenthes khasiana. The exotic carnivorous plant species indigenous to the Northeastern region of India is currently facing a perilous situation due to rampant habitat loss and excessive harvesting.
- Indian Gooseberry. Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblica. You will be surprised to know that Amla also comes under the list of Endangered Plants in India.
As of December 2023, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists 5702 plant species categorized as Critically Endangered, including 569 which are tagged as possibly extinct and 48 possibly extinct in the wild. [1] [2] 8.6% of all evaluated plant species are listed as critically endangered.
The IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria are intended to be an easily and widely understood system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction. It divides species into nine categories: Not Evaluated, Data Deficient, Least Concern, Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered, Extinct in the Wild and Extinct.
Mar 18, 2022 · The number of endangered species of plants is accelerating at an unprecedented speed. What drives their extinction, and what are the effects of plant loss?
Vulnerable (VU) species are considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. As of September 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists 5430 Vulnerable (VU) plant species. [1] 25% of all evaluated plant species are listed as Vulnerable.
