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Stilpnophyllum grandifolium

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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.

Stilpnophyllum grandifolium faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The plant's specialized pollination requirements and slow reproductive rate make recovery particularly challenging once populations decline.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid highland forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires well-drained soils with consistent moisture and partial shade conditions provided by the forest canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stilpnophyllum grandifolium classified as Endangered?
Stilpnophyllum grandifolium 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. Stilpnophyllum grandifolium faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The plant's specialized pollination requirements and slow reproductive rate make recovery particularly challenging once populations decline.
Where does Stilpnophyllum grandifolium live?
Stilpnophyllum grandifolium 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 Stilpnophyllum grandifolium?
The main threats to Stilpnophyllum grandifolium 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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