CR

Pilea hemisphaerica

Unknown

Overview

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

Pilea hemisphaerica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized microhabitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the moist conditions essential for this delicate herb's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered herb inhabits moist, shaded microsites in tropical montane forests, typically growing on moss-covered rocks, tree bases, and humid forest floor locations. It requires consistently high humidity and filtered light conditions found in undisturbed cloud forest environments at specific elevational ranges.

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EN

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CR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pilea hemisphaerica classified as Critically Endangered?
Pilea hemisphaerica 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. Pilea hemisphaerica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized microhabitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the moist conditions essential for this delicate herb's survival.
Where does Pilea hemisphaerica live?
Pilea hemisphaerica 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 Pilea hemisphaerica?
The main threats to Pilea hemisphaerica 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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