Chupalla
VU

Chupalla

Puya clava-herculis

Unknown

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Overview

Puya clava-herculis is a species of plants in the genus Puya. This species is native to Ecuador.

Puya clava-herculis faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its native Chilean range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which can severely impact this specialized bromeliad's water requirements and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to central Chile, this terrestrial bromeliad inhabits Mediterranean-climate scrublands, rocky slopes, and semi-arid hillsides at elevations between 500-2000 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils among native shrubland vegetation in areas with winter rainfall and dry summers.

Other threatened species in Bromeliaceae

Greigia sanctae-martaeCR

Greigia sanctae-martae

Unknown
CR

Pitcairnia similis

Unknown
VU

Guzmania regalis

Unknown
VU

Guzmania caricifolia

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Chupalla classified as Vulnerable?
Chupalla 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. Puya clava-herculis faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its native Chilean range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which can severely impact this specialized bromeliad's water requirements and reproductive success.
Where does Chupalla live?
Chupalla occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chupalla?
The main threats to Chupalla 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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