Zamia urep
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Zamia urep faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to localized disturbances, while illegal collection for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild numbers. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this cycad requires for reproduction and survival.
Habitat
Zamia urep inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils on limestone substrates. The species occurs in fragmented forest patches where it grows in the understory and forest edges, requiring specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions for successful establishment.
