Cleistocactus hoffmannii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cleistocactus hoffmannii faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Bolivian range. Mining activities and road construction have fragmented remaining populations, while illegal collection for the ornamental plant trade continues to reduce wild numbers. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in its specialized dry forest habitat, creating additional stress on this already vulnerable species.
Habitat
This species inhabits dry inter-Andean valleys and scrublands in Bolivia, typically growing on rocky slopes and in sparse woodland areas at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires well-drained soils and occurs in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons characteristic of the Bolivian dry forests.
