Threat status assessment of Ceropegia anjanerica Malpure et al. (Magnoliopsida: Gentianales: Apocynaceae) from Anjaneri Hills, Nashik District, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Ceropegia anjanerica is endemic to the Anjaneri Hills area of Nashik District. It is assessed as Critically Endangered as per the IUCN red list criteria using primary and secondary information on trends in EOO, AOO and sub-populations. Factors affecting this species and its habitat, and community conservation efforts are described and recommendations are made for its protection.

Keywords

• Anjaneri
• Anjaneri Wax Fountain
• Ceropegia anjanerica
• Critically Endangered
• India
• IUCN Red List assessment
• northern Western Ghats.