Shortstem Philodendron
CR

Shortstem Philodendron

Philodendron fragrantissimum

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philodendron_fragrantissimum

Overview

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

Shortstem Philodendron faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to Ecuador's montane cloud forests, typically found as an epiphyte on trees in humid, misty environments at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions of cloud forests, including consistent moisture, filtered light, and stable temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Shortstem Philodendron classified as Critically Endangered?
Shortstem Philodendron 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. Shortstem Philodendron faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Ecuador's cloud forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival.
Where does Shortstem Philodendron live?
Shortstem Philodendron 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 Shortstem Philodendron?
The main threats to Shortstem Philodendron 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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