Tropaeolum magnificum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Tropaeolum magnificum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited Andean range. The species' specialized high-altitude habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations with increasingly fragmented available habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andes further fragment remaining populations.
Habitat
This climbing vine inhabits montane cloud forests and humid valleys of the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It requires well-drained soils with consistent moisture and partial shade provided by forest canopy or rocky outcrops.