Mesosphaerum obtusatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mesosphaerum obtusatum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by deforestation and land conversion for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian plant species inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in humid forest understories and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It occurs in areas with well-drained soils and partial shade conditions within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.
Other threatened species in Lamiaceae
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
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