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Passiflora bucaramangensis

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Passiflora bucaramangensis faces severe pressure from rapid urban expansion around Bucaramanga, Colombia, where its cloud forest habitat is being converted for residential and agricultural development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this high-altitude passion vine.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic passion vine inhabits cloud forests and humid montane slopes in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Passiflora bucaramangensis classified as Endangered?
Passiflora bucaramangensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Passiflora bucaramangensis faces severe pressure from rapid urban expansion around Bucaramanga, Colombia, where its cloud forest habitat is being converted for residential and agricultural development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this high-altitude passion vine.
Where does Passiflora bucaramangensis live?
Passiflora bucaramangensis occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Passiflora bucaramangensis?
The main threats to Passiflora bucaramangensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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