Nasa profundilobata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nasa profundilobata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in its limited Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations beyond its current range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat in this already narrow endemic range.
Habitat
This endemic plant species inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the Andes, typically growing on steep slopes and rocky outcrops at elevations between 2,800-3,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude ecosystems, including consistent moisture from cloud cover and well-drained volcanic soils.