Cyathea gracilis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cyathea gracilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and specific microclimate requirements, making recovery from disturbance extremely difficult. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment the remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to migrate.
Habitat
Cyathea gracilis inhabits humid montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters, typically growing in shaded understory conditions with consistent moisture and cool temperatures. The species requires well-drained but permanently moist soils and is often found along stream banks and in forest gaps with filtered sunlight.
Other threatened species in Cyatheaceae
Frequently asked questions
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