CR

Philodendron pogonocaule

Unknown

Overview

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

Philodendron pogonocaule faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this epiphytic species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic aroid inhabits the humid cloud forests of Ecuador, typically growing on tree trunks and branches in the understory and canopy layers. It requires consistently moist conditions and filtered light characteristic of montane tropical forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Philodendron pogonocaule classified as Critically Endangered?
Philodendron pogonocaule 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. Philodendron pogonocaule faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this epiphytic species.
Where does Philodendron pogonocaule live?
Philodendron pogonocaule 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 Philodendron pogonocaule?
The main threats to Philodendron pogonocaule are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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