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Begonia cowellii

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Begonia cowellii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Begonia cowellii inhabits moist, shaded understory environments in tropical forests, typically growing on rocky substrates or forest floors with high humidity. The species requires specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Begonia cowellii classified as Critically Endangered?
Begonia cowellii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Begonia cowellii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional risk to remaining wild populations.
Where does Begonia cowellii live?
Begonia cowellii occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Begonia cowellii?
The main threats to Begonia cowellii are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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