Miconia uninervis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia uninervis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented its remaining forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Miconia uninervis inhabits moist montane forests and cloud forest edges in the Caribbean, typically occurring at elevations between 400-1200 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels found in these tropical highland ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Melastomataceae
Frequently asked questions
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