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Hedyosmum pungens

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Overview

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

Hedyosmum pungens faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. The species' restricted altitudinal distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with limited refuge areas available. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment the already limited populations of this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hedyosmum pungens inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. The species thrives in the perpetually moist conditions of these high-altitude ecosystems, often growing as an understory shrub in areas with frequent fog and cloud cover.

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Hedyosmum purpurascens

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hedyosmum pungens classified as Vulnerable?
Hedyosmum pungens is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Hedyosmum pungens faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. The species' restricted altitudinal distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with limited refuge areas available. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment the already limited populations of this endemic shrub.
Where does Hedyosmum pungens live?
Hedyosmum pungens 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 Hedyosmum pungens?
The main threats to Hedyosmum pungens 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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