Odontonema brevipes
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Odontonema brevipes faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as tropical forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while collection for the horticultural trade may further impact wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Odontonema brevipes inhabits humid tropical forests and forest edges in Central America, typically growing in shaded understory conditions with consistent moisture. The species thrives in areas with rich, well-draining soils and high humidity levels characteristic of lowland and montane forest ecosystems.
