Gloeospermum falcatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gloeospermum falcatum faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Habitat
Gloeospermum falcatum inhabits humid tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and mid-canopy layers where it benefits from consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in primary forest areas with minimal human disturbance.
Other threatened species in VIOLACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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