Tibouchina boudetii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Tibouchina boudetii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Mining activities and infrastructure development continue to degrade the specialized montane forest ecosystems this species requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in cloud forest environments and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It requires well-drained soils and the humid microclimate conditions characteristic of Brazil's southeastern mountain ranges.