Pitcairnia andreetae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pitcairnia andreetae faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Venezuelan range, where deforestation and agricultural expansion continue to fragment its specialized bromeliad habitat. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Habitat
This bromeliad species inhabits montane forests and cloud forest environments in the Venezuelan Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant in humid, shaded conditions. It occurs at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters where consistent moisture and moderate temperatures support specialized bromeliad communities.
