Cestrum pulverulentum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cestrum pulverulentum faces severe habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its extremely limited range in Ecuador's coastal regions. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human activities. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest ecosystems it depends upon.
Habitat
This species inhabits humid lowland forests and forest edges in Ecuador's coastal region, typically found in areas with consistent moisture and partial shade. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations below 500 meters, often along forest margins where it benefits from increased light penetration.