Pitcairnia oblongifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pitcairnia oblongifolia faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Venezuela's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Venezuelan Andes makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns alter the specific microhabitat conditions this bromeliad requires.
Habitat
This bromeliad species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid slopes in the Venezuelan Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It occurs at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters where cool temperatures and high humidity create the specialized microhabitat conditions essential for its survival.
