Moldenhawera papillanthera
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Moldenhawera papillanthera faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further threaten the specialized forest environments this legume requires for survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in humid montane forests with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations at elevations between 500-1200 meters.