CR

Gesneria wrightii

Unknown

Overview

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

Gesneria wrightii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions this endemic gesneriad requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban plant inhabits humid montane forests and shaded rocky outcrops in the Sierra Maestra mountains. It typically grows in the understory of cloud forests where consistent moisture and filtered light create ideal conditions for this specialized gesneriad.

Other threatened species in Gesneriaceae

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Gesneria glandulosa

Unknown
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Gesneria ferruginea

Unknown
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Rhytidophyllum rhodocalyx

Unknown
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Gesneria brevifolia

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Gesneria wrightii classified as Critically Endangered?
Gesneria wrightii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Gesneria wrightii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions this endemic gesneriad requires for survival.
Where does Gesneria wrightii live?
Gesneria wrightii 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 Gesneria wrightii?
The main threats to Gesneria wrightii 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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