thinleaf camasey
Henriettea membranifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Thinleaf camasey faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Caribbean and northern South America. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population sizes make it extremely vulnerable to ongoing forest conversion for agriculture and urban development, while climate change poses additional risks to its montane forest ecosystems.
Habitat
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations typically between 500-1500m in the Caribbean islands and northern South America. The species requires well-drained soils in primary or mature secondary forest with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.
Other threatened species in Melastomataceae
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