Phoradendron pomasquianum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Phoradendron pomasquianum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable as it depends entirely on specific host trees, creating a cascading effect when forest ecosystems are disrupted. Agricultural expansion and urban development in Costa Rica's Central Valley region continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat for both the mistletoe and its host species.
Habitat
This parasitic mistletoe species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests of Costa Rica, typically growing as an epiphytic parasite on various host tree species. It occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in areas with consistent moisture and cloud cover.
