VU

Puya lehmanniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Puya lehmanniana faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems are increasingly converted to agriculture and cattle grazing. The species' restricted range in the Eastern Cordillera makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for bromeliad survival at these elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This terrestrial bromeliad is endemic to the páramo and subpáramo ecosystems of Colombia's Eastern Cordillera, typically found at elevations between 3,000-4,000 meters. It grows in the characteristic high-altitude grasslands and shrublands where cool temperatures, high humidity, and frequent fog create ideal conditions for bromeliad establishment.

Other threatened species in Bromeliaceae

Puya clava-herculisVU

Puya clava-herculis

Unknown
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Greigia sanctae-martae

Unknown
CR

Pitcairnia similis

Unknown
EN

Greigia exserta

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Puya lehmanniana classified as Vulnerable?
Puya lehmanniana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Puya lehmanniana faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Colombia's high-altitude páramo ecosystems are increasingly converted to agriculture and cattle grazing. The species' restricted range in the Eastern Cordillera makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for bromeliad survival at these elevations.
Where does Puya lehmanniana live?
Puya lehmanniana 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 Puya lehmanniana?
The main threats to Puya lehmanniana 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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