Miconia dapsiliflora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia dapsiliflora faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the understory and edges of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in humid montane forests between 800-1,500 meters elevation. The species shows preference for well-drained soils along forest margins and secondary growth areas within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.