Calceolaria frondosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calceolaria frondosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean cloud forest habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat in this already limited geographic range.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane slopes of the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded environments, including consistent moisture levels and cool temperatures.