Some endangered plants of Peru They are the titanca puya, mahogany, cat's claw, amancaes flower, cinchona, queñoa or the hercampuri. Peru has more than 25 thousand species, which represents approximately 10% of the planet's flora. In addition, it has more than 7000 endemic species, plants originating in Peru, and that only develop in that region..
Unfortunately, human expansion practices such as logging, burning, overgrazing and urbanization of virgin territories, make part of the Peruvian flora in vulnerable conditions.
It is an endemic plant of the southern cone, more specifically, of Bolivia and Peru. It is a family of pineapples and is characterized by the "puyas" that stand out in its bunches.
It has a reddish wood that is highly valued in the lumber market, due to its elegant appearance and how easy it is to carry out carving work..
It is in danger of extinction due to indiscriminate logging and burning, for the purpose of exploitation for fine furniture..
It is a climbing plant that grows in the virgin forests of Peru.
It is recognized for its medicinal properties as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant.
This species appears only in the transitional stage between autumn and winter (June of each year), and is native to the Peruvian coasts.
Its flowers are yellow and it has a life of three days, on average.
It is the national tree of Peru. Also known as cascarilla, kina or red quinine, this tree is widely known for its medicinal benefits.
Quina infusions are recommended as antipyretic, digestive, antiseptic and healing.
This species grows, on average, between 3 and 5 meters in height. It has long branches, which intertwine with its external roots, forming the mangrove.
Modification of the natural course of water bodies, erosion and sedimentation of soils, represent risk factors for this species.
It is characterized by developing at great heights, exceeding 3,200 meters of elevation above sea level.
Its habitat has been severely threatened by burning and logging, as well as the production of charcoal in its surroundings..
It is native to Peru, and is protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), given the threat of extinction.
It grows in the tropical cloud forests of northern Peru, more than 1600 meters above sea level.
It develops towards the southeast of Peru, in the departments of Puno, Cuzco, Tacna and Ayacucho. This species is endemic, and is critically endangered.
It is located at more than 3,500 meters above sea level, throughout the Peruvian highlands, and usually remains alive for more than two years.
Medicinal properties are attributed to regulate fat metabolism and alleviate liver conditions. It is also used as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory.
Of the Myrtaceae family, the myrtle is located in the fog oases (hills) of Peru, specifically in the Arequipa region. Thus, it is a species of desert habitat and it is estimated that there are less than 600 specimens left..
The reasons for its critical situation are due to the excessive droughts in the area, as well as human activity (construction, mining, deforestation, etc.).
Belonging to the Fabaceae family, they are a species of medium-sized shrubs that are located in the upper Marañón valley in northern Peru, being endemic to this semi-desert area..
It is believed that there are only about 150 or 200 specimens left, with agriculture, logging and timber harvesting their main threats.
Plant located in the Ecuadorian and Peruvian Andes. In the case of Peru, axinaea is located between 1000 and 3000 meters of altitude. It is difficult to determine the number of existing specimens, although there are reports that in the Piura area the population decreases at high speed.
Deforestation has been the main reason for its decline. The construction of railways or residential areas has also mitigated the options for these plants to reoccupy these lands.
From the Thymelaeaceae family, its habitat is mountainous. It is located at high altitudes (2000-4000 meters) in the Peruvian and Ecuadorian Andes. The subpopulations of this species decrease every year, being impossible to determine how many specimens remain.
Deforestation of the environment, as well as agriculture and aquaculture are its main threats.
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