VU

Columnea katzensteinii

Unknown

Overview

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

Columnea katzensteinii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this epiphytic plant. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade may also impact wild populations of this attractive flowering species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic plant inhabits humid cloud forests and montane rainforests, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It occurs at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters in Central American mountain ranges where fog and mist provide the high humidity essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Columnea katzensteinii classified as Vulnerable?
Columnea katzensteinii 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. Columnea katzensteinii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this epiphytic plant. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade may also impact wild populations of this attractive flowering species.
Where does Columnea katzensteinii live?
Columnea katzensteinii 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 Columnea katzensteinii?
The main threats to Columnea katzensteinii 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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