Cephalocereus nizandensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cephalocereus nizandensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range in Oaxaca, Mexico. The species' extremely limited distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to single development projects or land conversion events. Illegal collection for the ornamental plant trade poses an additional threat, as mature columnar cacti are highly valued by collectors.
Habitat
This columnar cactus is endemic to dry tropical forests and scrublands in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca, Mexico. It grows on rocky slopes and hillsides in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns typical of the region's semi-arid climate.
