Ocotea umbrina
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ocotea umbrina faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and the ongoing conversion of its montane forest habitat for agriculture, urban development, and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this endemic tree's survival in its specialized high-altitude environment.
Habitat
Ocotea umbrina is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, specifically inhabiting montane and upper montane forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species thrives in the humid, cloud-influenced environments of these high-altitude forests, where it grows as a canopy or emergent tree in areas with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.
Other threatened species in LAURACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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