VU

Ladenbergia stenocarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Ladenbergia stenocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly fragmented areas. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper montane forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and fog characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems, growing in both primary and well-developed secondary forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ladenbergia stenocarpa classified as Vulnerable?
Ladenbergia stenocarpa 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. Ladenbergia stenocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly fragmented areas. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from disturbances.
Where does Ladenbergia stenocarpa live?
Ladenbergia stenocarpa 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 Ladenbergia stenocarpa?
The main threats to Ladenbergia stenocarpa 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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