Greigia nubigena
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Greigia nubigena faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted montane range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for its survival. Invasive plant species competition and potential over-collection for horticultural purposes further compound the pressures on remaining populations.
Habitat
Greigia nubigena inhabits cloud forests and montane ecosystems at high elevations, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial bromeliad in humid, mist-shrouded environments. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures found in these specialized montane habitats.
Other threatened species in BROMELIACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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