South Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests

Agave vivipara flagged as threatened in Bengaluru

October 16, 2026

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, flagged as threatened on 2026-10-10 in Bengaluru, is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.^1, 2 The species is threatened by urban and tourism development and habitat reduction, with conservation status listed as Vulnerable.²

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