Aphelandra pharangophila
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aphelandra pharangophila faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the tropical forests of Central America. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed primary forest understory. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining forest patches where this endemic plant persists.
Habitat
This species inhabits the understory of humid tropical forests, typically occurring in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It requires specific microclimatic conditions found in primary forest environments, particularly in regions with stable temperature and humidity levels.
Other threatened species in Acanthaceae
Frequently asked questions
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