Miconia suborbicularis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia suborbicularis 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 and degraded. Mining activities and urban development further compound these pressures, reducing the quality and connectivity of suitable habitat.
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. It favors areas with well-drained soils and partial shade, often found along forest margins and in secondary growth areas recovering from past disturbance.