Griffinia intermedia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Griffinia intermedia faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this bulbous plant occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as entire populations can be eliminated by single development projects.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian bulb occurs in the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants, typically growing in shaded areas with well-drained soils. The species is found in both primary and secondary forest formations at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 800 meters.
