VU

Clidemia purpurea

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Clidemia purpurea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this cool-climate specialist to retreat to increasingly restricted high-elevation refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane rainforests and cloud forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in the Caribbean islands. It typically grows in the understory of humid, cool forests with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clidemia purpurea classified as Vulnerable?
Clidemia purpurea 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. Clidemia purpurea faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures force this cool-climate specialist to retreat to increasingly restricted high-elevation refugia.
Where does Clidemia purpurea live?
Clidemia purpurea 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 Clidemia purpurea?
The main threats to Clidemia purpurea 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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