Centropogon hirtiflorus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Centropogon hirtiflorus faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow altitudinal preferences make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success.
Habitat
This endemic bellflower inhabits cloud forests and montane woodlands in the northern Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It favors humid, moss-rich environments along forest edges and clearings where adequate light penetration supports its growth requirements.
