VU

Begonia holmnielseniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Begonia holmnielseniana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean cloud forest range. Deforestation for agriculture and human settlement expansion threatens the specialized microhabitats this species requires. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this cloud forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to cloud forests in the Andes, typically found in humid, shaded understory environments with consistent moisture levels. It grows on mossy rocks and forest floor substrates in montane regions between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Begonia holmnielseniana classified as Vulnerable?
Begonia holmnielseniana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Begonia holmnielseniana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean cloud forest range. Deforestation for agriculture and human settlement expansion threatens the specialized microhabitats this species requires. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this cloud forest endemic.
Where does Begonia holmnielseniana live?
Begonia holmnielseniana occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Begonia holmnielseniana?
The main threats to Begonia holmnielseniana 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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