Leandra fallacissima
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leandra fallacissima faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the landscape, limiting gene flow between populations and reducing the species' ability to adapt to environmental changes.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the understory and edges of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in humid montane forests between 800-1,200 meters elevation. It grows in areas with well-drained soils and partial shade, often associated with secondary forest regeneration sites.