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Psychotria graminifolia

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Overview

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

Psychotria graminifolia 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, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development in mountainous regions pose additional threats to the specialized cloud forest ecosystems this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It thrives in the understory of primary and secondary forests where consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight create ideal growing conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria graminifolia classified as Endangered?
Psychotria graminifolia 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 graminifolia 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, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development in mountainous regions pose additional threats to the specialized cloud forest ecosystems this species requires.
Where does Psychotria graminifolia live?
Psychotria graminifolia 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 graminifolia?
The main threats to Psychotria graminifolia 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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