Aiphanes parvifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aiphanes parvifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean foothills, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while its slow growth rate as a palm limits natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required in its montane ecosystem.
Habitat
This palm species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes in Colombia, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these biodiverse montane ecosystems, which are characterized by persistent cloud cover and high humidity.
Other threatened species in Arecaceae
Frequently asked questions
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