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Cyathea nodulifera

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Overview

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

Cyathea nodulifera 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' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree fern inhabits humid montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters, typically growing in shaded understory conditions with consistent moisture and cool temperatures. It requires well-drained but permanently moist soils and is often found along stream banks and in forest clearings with high humidity.

Other threatened species in Cyatheaceae

VU

Cyathea acutidens

Unknown
EN

Cyathea gracilis

Unknown
CR

Cyathea boconensis

Unknown
CR

Alsophila major

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyathea nodulifera classified as Endangered?
Cyathea nodulifera is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Cyathea nodulifera 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' adaptive capacity.
Where does Cyathea nodulifera live?
Cyathea nodulifera 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 Cyathea nodulifera?
The main threats to Cyathea nodulifera 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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