VU

Weinmannia descendens

Unknown

Overview

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

Weinmannia descendens faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in high-elevation ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including shifting precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent cloud forest environment. Invasive plant species further threaten native forest composition and regeneration processes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Weinmannia descendens inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper elevation forests, typically occurring between 1,500-2,500 meters altitude. The species requires consistent moisture levels and cool temperatures characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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EN

Acsmithia vitiense

Unknown
VU

Weinmannia davidsonii

Unknown
EN

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EN

Weinmannia integrifolia

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Weinmannia descendens classified as Vulnerable?
Weinmannia descendens is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Weinmannia descendens faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in high-elevation ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including shifting precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent cloud forest environment. Invasive plant species further threaten native forest composition and regeneration processes.
Where does Weinmannia descendens live?
Weinmannia descendens occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Weinmannia descendens?
The main threats to Weinmannia descendens 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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