Tillandsia pachyaxon
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Tillandsia pachyaxon faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its cloud forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to alter the moisture regimes essential for epiphytic bromeliads. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade compounds these threats, as this distinctive species is sought after by bromeliad enthusiasts.
Habitat
This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits humid cloud forests and montane rainforests, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. It occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the tropical montane regions of Central America.
