Aéranthe adénopode

The species is threatened by mining activities, selective logging, forest exploitation timber harvesting for small-scale subsistence, slash-and-burn practices (tavy), invasive plants, and illicit collections.

Eighteen occurrences of the species are situated within four protected areas: Analamazaotra National Park,  COFAV (Paysage Harmonieux Protégé du Corridor Forestier Ambositra-Vondrozo) in Madagascar, National Park Core Area, and Forest Biological Reserve of Hauts de Saint Philippe in Reunion. Eleven collections of this species have also been made in the conservation zone surrounding the footprint of a mining project. This conservation zone should be subjected to protection in the near future. This species is also currently placed in the Appendix II of the CITES. Ex situ conservation is recommended (micro-propagation, and living collections). Aeranthes adenopoda should be included in the list of Malagasy protected species. Further awareness building is recommended for local communities and national authorities.