Burmeistera brachyandra
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Burmeistera brachyandra faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted distribution in montane ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upslope with nowhere higher to retreat. Fragmentation of remaining forest patches further isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity.
Habitat
This endemic bellflower inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in the understory of these mist-shrouded ecosystems where consistent moisture and cool temperatures create ideal conditions for epiphytic and terrestrial growth.
Other threatened species in CAMPANULACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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