Pitcairnia elliptica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pitcairnia elliptica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized microhabitats this bromeliad requires for survival.
Habitat
Pitcairnia elliptica inhabits specialized rocky outcrops and cliff faces in tropical montane regions, typically growing in crevices and on steep slopes where it can access adequate moisture and drainage. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions found in these elevated rocky environments within its restricted geographic range.
Other threatened species in BROMELIACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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