Pitcairnia sylvestris
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pitcairnia sylvestris faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in the Venezuelan Andes makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with fragmentation isolating remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones to higher elevations, potentially beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Habitat
Pitcairnia sylvestris inhabits montane cloud forests and humid woodland areas in the Venezuelan Andes, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial bromeliad in shaded understory conditions. The species requires consistent moisture and moderate temperatures found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters.
