Hiraea perplexa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hiraea perplexa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available forest cover. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining habitat patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Habitat
This climbing vine inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically found in secondary growth forests and forest edges. It requires forest canopy structure for climbing support and appears to prefer areas with moderate disturbance levels.