Phyllostemonodaphne geminiflora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Phyllostemonodaphne geminiflora faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on the specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed montane forests. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity regimes essential for this species' survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in Central America. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of undisturbed primary forest, particularly areas with consistent moisture and temperature regulation provided by dense canopy cover.