Miconia barclayana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia barclayana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this cloud forest specialist.
Habitat
Miconia barclayana is endemic to montane cloud forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters where persistent fog and high humidity create ideal conditions. The species thrives in the understory and forest edges of these moisture-rich ecosystems, often found along streams and in areas with well-drained, organic-rich soils.
Other threatened species in MELASTOMATACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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