Tillandsia suescana
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Tillandsia suescana

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Tillandsia suescana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Colombia's montane cloud forests 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-dependent cloud forest conditions essential for its survival. Collection pressure for the ornamental plant trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This epiphytic bromeliad inhabits montane cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically growing on tree branches and trunks in the humid, mist-shrouded canopy. It requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tillandsia suescana classified as Endangered?
Tillandsia suescana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Tillandsia suescana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Colombia's montane cloud forests 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-dependent cloud forest conditions essential for its survival. Collection pressure for the ornamental plant trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Where does Tillandsia suescana live?
Tillandsia suescana occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tillandsia suescana?
The main threats to Tillandsia suescana are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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