Centropogon saltuum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Centropogon saltuum faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Collection pressure for the ornamental plant trade may also impact wild populations of this distinctive bellflower.
Habitat
Centropogon saltuum inhabits cool, humid montane forests and cloud forest edges at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species typically grows in partially shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.
