Tropaeolum papillosum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Tropaeolum papillosum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. Collection for horticultural trade has also contributed to population declines in accessible areas.
Habitat
This climbing nasturtium inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically growing at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It thrives in cool, moist conditions along forest margins and in clearings where it can climb over shrubs and small trees.