Pilea laevicaulis
CR

Pilea laevicaulis

Declining

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Overview

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

Pilea laevicaulis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes unable to withstand environmental pressures. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change alters the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pilea laevicaulis inhabits moist, shaded understory environments in tropical or subtropical forests, typically growing on rocky substrates or forest floors with high humidity. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including filtered light and consistent moisture levels found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pilea laevicaulis classified as Critically Endangered?
Pilea laevicaulis 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 laevicaulis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes unable to withstand environmental pressures. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change alters the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Pilea laevicaulis live?
Pilea laevicaulis 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 laevicaulis?
The main threats to Pilea laevicaulis 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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