Miconia alternifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia alternifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Miconia alternifolia inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests in the Caribbean, typically occurring at elevations between 300-1,200 meters. The species thrives in areas with consistent moisture and partial shade, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.
Other threatened species in Melastomataceae
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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