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Mikania pulverulenta

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Mikania pulverulenta faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized montane forest environment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for this endemic vine's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic climbing vine inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in cloud forest environments at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in humid, shaded understory conditions where it climbs on native trees and shrubs in well-preserved forest fragments.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mikania pulverulenta classified as Endangered?
Mikania pulverulenta is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Mikania pulverulenta faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized montane forest environment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for this endemic vine's survival.
Where does Mikania pulverulenta live?
Mikania pulverulenta occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mikania pulverulenta?
The main threats to Mikania pulverulenta are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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