Aechmea politii
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aechmea politii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region, where less than 12% of original forest cover remains. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations of this ornamental bromeliad.
Habitat
This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits the canopy and understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in humid montane forests. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in mature forest ecosystems, including consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight.
Other threatened species in Bromeliaceae
Frequently asked questions
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