Cleistocactus sulcifer
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cleistocactus sulcifer faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to 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 poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted species.
Habitat
This columnar cactus inhabits dry inter-Andean valleys and rocky slopes in Bolivia, typically growing on steep terrain with well-drained soils at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It occurs in semi-arid scrubland and thorn forest ecosystems characterized by sparse vegetation and seasonal rainfall patterns.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
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