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Sonerila longipedunculata

Sonerila longipedunculata

India
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Mountain

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

Provisional conservation status Sonerila longipedunculata sp. nov. is known from a single population in the type locality with about 60 mature individuals. The Area of Occupancy (AOO) is less than 10 km 2. No anthropogenic threat was detected as the area falls under a protected forest. However, this area is prone to landslides due to heavy rain, which has occurred in previous years. The habitat has been affected by climate-induced draught after the unexpected floods in 2018 and 2019. We suggest the status of S. longipedunculata sp. nov. as Critically Endangered (CR) B 1 ab (ii) + B 2 ab (ii) according to IUCN (2019) criteria.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Sonerila longipedunculata 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 forest, grassland, mountain, 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 Sonerila longipedunculata.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeIndia
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Mountain
Lifespan150 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificSonerila longipedunculata
Registry Info
Lifespan150 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyMelastomataceae