Macrocarpaea thamnoides
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Macrocarpaea thamnoides faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching throughout its Andean range. The species' restricted distribution in high-altitude cloud forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available area. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic gentian occurs.
Habitat
Macrocarpaea thamnoides is endemic to cloud forests and humid montane forests of the tropical Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species thrives in the perpetually moist conditions of these high-altitude ecosystems, where frequent fog and cloud cover create the specialized microclimate required for this endemic gentian.
Other threatened species in GENTIANACEAE
Threatened in Global
Frequently asked questions
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