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Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum

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Overview

Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It a tree is native to Ecuador and Peru. It grows in Andean cloud forest, including in the departments of Puno and Cuzco in Peru.

Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Colombian cloud forests, typically occurring in montane humid forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of cloud forest ecosystems, including consistent moisture levels and moderate temperatures.

Shrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum classified as Critically Endangered?
Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Colombian cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest specialist.
Where does Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum live?
Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum 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 Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum?
The main threats to Sciodaphyllum dolichostylum are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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