Cyrtandra engleri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cyrtandra engleri faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as native forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from invasive plant species that alter understory conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Cyrtandra engleri inhabits moist tropical forests, typically found in understory environments with high humidity and filtered light conditions. The species occurs in montane and submontane forest zones where consistent moisture levels support its growth requirements.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in GESNERIACEAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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