Cremosperma reldioides
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cremosperma reldioides faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with limited refuge areas available. Mining activities and road construction in montane regions further fragment the already limited populations of this endemic plant.
Habitat
This species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests in the Andean region, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It grows in the understory of these moist, fog-shrouded forests where consistent humidity and cool temperatures create ideal conditions for its survival.
