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Psychotria clusioides

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Psychotria clusioides faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the plant's adaptive capacity. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has also contributed to population declines in accessible areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest margins at elevations between 800-2000 meters. It typically grows in understory conditions with high humidity and consistent moisture levels characteristic of tropical mountain ecosystems.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria clusioides classified as Endangered?
Psychotria clusioides is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Psychotria clusioides faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the plant's adaptive capacity. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has also contributed to population declines in accessible areas.
Where does Psychotria clusioides live?
Psychotria clusioides occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria clusioides?
The main threats to Psychotria clusioides are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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