Palicourea macbridei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Palicourea macbridei faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its limited range in the Peruvian Andes. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the montane forest areas essential for this endemic shrub's survival. Climate change poses an additional threat, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the specific microclimatic conditions this species requires in its high-altitude habitat.
Habitat
This endemic Peruvian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid forest edges at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the eastern Andean slopes. It typically grows in areas with consistent moisture and partial shade within the understory of these specialized high-altitude ecosystems.