VU

Passiflora pennellii

Unknown

Overview

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

Passiflora pennellii faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as its native cloud forest and montane ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Andean foothills makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns alter the delicate conditions required for this high-altitude passion vine to survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This passion vine inhabits cloud forests and humid montane slopes in the Andean region, typically growing as a climbing vine in the understory and forest edges. It requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude tropical ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Passiflora pennellii classified as Vulnerable?
Passiflora pennellii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Passiflora pennellii faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as its native cloud forest and montane ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Andean foothills makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns alter the delicate conditions required for this high-altitude passion vine to survive.
Where does Passiflora pennellii live?
Passiflora pennellii 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 pennellii?
The main threats to Passiflora pennellii 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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