Guzmania verecunda
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Guzmania verecunda faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Ecuador's cloud forests, where agricultural expansion and logging operations continue to fragment its specialized epiphytic habitat. The species' restricted range and dependence on specific microclimatic conditions make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures alter the moisture regimes essential for bromeliad survival. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade compounds these threats, as this attractive species is sought after by collectors.
Habitat
This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits the cloud forests of Ecuador's Andean slopes, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in the humid montane forests between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. It requires the consistent moisture and filtered light conditions characteristic of these mist-shrouded ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Bromeliaceae
Frequently asked questions
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