VU

Ceratostema nodosum

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Ceratostema nodosum faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching throughout its Andean range. The species' restricted elevational distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly fragmented areas. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic shrub inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. It grows on moss-covered tree branches and rocky outcrops in areas with persistent fog and high humidity.

Artificial - Terrestrial· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ceratostema nodosum classified as Vulnerable?
Ceratostema nodosum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ceratostema nodosum faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching throughout its Andean range. The species' restricted elevational distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly fragmented areas. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment remaining populations.
Where does Ceratostema nodosum live?
Ceratostema nodosum occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ceratostema nodosum?
The main threats to Ceratostema nodosum are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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