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Allocheilos rubroglandulosus

Allocheilos rubroglandulosus

China
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Urban

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
C3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Discussion. At the background of the white flowers, two red glands at the top of staminodes are an important indicator for the pollinators to visit the plants. It is obvious that nectars are hidden at the back of the indicator (Fig. 5 C). The discovery will provide us an opportunity to explore the diversity and evolution of staminodes of the genus in Gesneriaceae and the other groups endemic to the karst regions in China and the adjacent countries (Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Allocheilos rubroglandulosus is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to urban, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of c3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 150 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Allocheilos rubroglandulosus.

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Quick Facts
Native RangeChina
Habitat RangeUrban
Lifespan150 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificAllocheilos rubroglandulosus
Registry Info
Lifespan150 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyGesneriaceae