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Lysipomia cylindrocarpa

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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.

Lysipomia cylindrocarpa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond the species' narrow altitudinal tolerance. The combination of human encroachment and environmental pressures has resulted in significant population declines across its known localities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Andean plant inhabits high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It typically grows in well-drained soils among native bunch grasses and cushion plants in the páramo and puna ecosystems of the tropical Andes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lysipomia cylindrocarpa classified as Endangered?
Lysipomia cylindrocarpa is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Lysipomia cylindrocarpa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond the species' narrow altitudinal tolerance. The combination of human encroachment and environmental pressures has resulted in significant population declines across its known localities.
Where does Lysipomia cylindrocarpa live?
Lysipomia cylindrocarpa occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lysipomia cylindrocarpa?
The main threats to Lysipomia cylindrocarpa 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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