ENEndangered
Pitcairnia lutescens
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pitcairnia lutescens faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the plant's ability to adapt or migrate.
Habitat
This bromeliad species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest environments, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It occurs at elevations where cool, moist conditions prevail year-round.
Forest· major
