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Buddleja curviflora

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Overview

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

Buddleja curviflora faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Buddleja curviflora inhabits montane forests and forest edges at moderate to high elevations, typically growing in well-drained soils with partial shade. The species is adapted to specific microhabitat conditions within its native range, requiring particular soil chemistry and moisture levels found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Buddleja curviflora classified as Critically Endangered?
Buddleja curviflora 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. Buddleja curviflora faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Buddleja curviflora live?
Buddleja curviflora 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 Buddleja curviflora?
The main threats to Buddleja curviflora 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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