Asterogyne ramosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Asterogyne ramosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Palm harvesting for ornamental and construction purposes poses an additional direct threat to adult specimens.
Habitat
This palm species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and wet forests of Central America, typically growing in the understory of primary and mature secondary forests. It prefers areas with high humidity and consistent moisture, often found along streams and in valley bottoms at elevations below 500 meters.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ARECACEAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
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