Cyrtandra geminiflora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cyrtandra geminiflora faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Hawaiian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest understory conditions and compete for resources. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Cyrtandra geminiflora inhabits moist native forests in the Hawaiian Islands, typically found in understory environments with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions within native Hawaiian forest ecosystems, often growing in areas with rich, well-drained soils and partial shade.