Calceolaria grandiflora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calceolaria grandiflora faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native cloud forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Andean highlands makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available space. Invasive plant species further threaten remaining populations by competing for resources in the fragmented forest patches where this endemic species persists.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane woodlands in the Andean highlands, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It thrives in the cool, moist conditions of these high-altitude ecosystems, often growing in forest understories and along stream margins where humidity levels remain consistently high.