Tillandsia indigofera
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Tillandsia indigofera 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 cloud forest canopies. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this bromeliad's survival, potentially shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations where forest cover may be limited.
Habitat
This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in the forest canopy where it receives filtered sunlight and consistent moisture from fog and mist. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-elevation tropical forests, including high humidity and stable temperatures.
Other threatened species in BROMELIACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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