Calceolaria adenanthera
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calceolaria adenanthera faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean range, where agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have fragmented its specialized montane environments. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to remaining populations, while climate change may alter the specific temperature and moisture conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic Calceolaria species inhabits specialized montane environments in the Andes, typically found in rocky slopes, cliff faces, and disturbed areas at high elevations. It grows in well-drained soils with specific moisture and temperature requirements characteristic of Andean montane ecosystems.