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<p><i>Indopiptadenia oudhensis</i> (Brandis) Brenan is a monotypic and endangered species, endemic to the Western Himalayas. It faces severe threats from habitat fragmentation, climate change, and anthropogenic activities. This study examines its geographic range and habitat dynamics in the <i>Terai-Bhabhar</i> region, covering transboundary landscapes in the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, India. The species has a highly restricted distribution, with scattered populations in distinct microhabitats along riverbanks and hill slopes. Field surveys revealed poor natural regeneration, hindered by periodic flooding, seed dispersal challenges, and fire incidences. Its ecological significance and rapid decline highlight the urgent need for conservation. Habitat protection, seed collection, and <i>ex situ</i> propagation are crucial for its survival and perpetuity. The study provides crucial baseline data to support species recovery plans and strengthen conservation policies.</p>

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Geographical Distribution and Habitat Dynamics of Monotypic Indopiptadenia oudhensis (Brandis) Brenan: An Endangered Species of the Western Himalayas

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    2026年4月17日

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  • Sukirti,
  • Rajendra K. Meena,
  • Maneesh S. Bhandari

摘要

Indopiptadenia oudhensis (Brandis) Brenan is a monotypic and endangered species, endemic to the Western Himalayas. It faces severe threats from habitat fragmentation, climate change, and anthropogenic activities. This study examines its geographic range and habitat dynamics in the Terai-Bhabhar region, covering transboundary landscapes in the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, India. The species has a highly restricted distribution, with scattered populations in distinct microhabitats along riverbanks and hill slopes. Field surveys revealed poor natural regeneration, hindered by periodic flooding, seed dispersal challenges, and fire incidences. Its ecological significance and rapid decline highlight the urgent need for conservation. Habitat protection, seed collection, and ex situ propagation are crucial for its survival and perpetuity. The study provides crucial baseline data to support species recovery plans and strengthen conservation policies.