CR

Passiflora nipensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Passiflora nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native limestone habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitats this passionflower requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban passionflower inhabits specialized limestone karst formations and rocky outcrops in montane regions. It typically grows in crevices and on cliff faces where it can access adequate moisture while avoiding direct competition with larger vegetation.

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Passiflora uribei

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VU

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Unknown
EN

Passiflora engleriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Passiflora nipensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Passiflora nipensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Passiflora nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Cuban range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native limestone habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitats this passionflower requires.
Where does Passiflora nipensis live?
Passiflora nipensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Passiflora nipensis?
The main threats to Passiflora nipensis 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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