VU

Bocconia latisepala

Declining

Overview

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

Bocconia latisepala faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited montane range in Central America. Deforestation for coffee plantations and pastureland has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond the species' elevational limits. The plant's restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bocconia latisepala inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. The species requires the cool, humid conditions and persistent cloud cover characteristic of these high-altitude tropical ecosystems.

Wetlands (inland)· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bocconia latisepala classified as Vulnerable?
Bocconia latisepala 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. Bocconia latisepala faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited montane range in Central America. Deforestation for coffee plantations and pastureland has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond the species' elevational limits. The plant's restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Bocconia latisepala live?
Bocconia latisepala occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bocconia latisepala?
The main threats to Bocconia latisepala 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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