Racinaea euryelytra
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Racinaea euryelytra faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture regimes essential for epiphytic bromeliads. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade may also impact wild populations of this distinctive species.
Habitat
This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in areas with consistent high humidity and frequent fog. It occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Andean regions of Ecuador and Peru.
