Miconia protuberans
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia protuberans faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the species' already limited habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in humid, shaded environments with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest fragments at elevations between 200-800 meters.