Tillandsia caloura
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Tillandsia caloura faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' specialized epiphytic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it requires specific humidity and light conditions found only in intact canopy environments. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this air plant's survival.
Habitat
This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits cloud forests and humid montane environments, growing on tree branches and trunks where it captures moisture and nutrients from fog and rainfall. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest canopies, including consistent humidity levels and filtered sunlight.
Other threatened species in Bromeliaceae
Frequently asked questions
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