Ceratozamia vovidesii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ceratozamia vovidesii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely restricted distribution in the mountains of Veracruz, Mexico, makes entire populations vulnerable to localized disturbances. Illegal collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat, as cycads are highly prized by collectors worldwide.
Habitat
This cycad is endemic to cloud forests in the mountains of Veracruz, Mexico, where it grows in humid, misty conditions at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It typically occurs on steep slopes with well-drained soils in the understory of oak and pine-oak forests.
