In danger of extinction in Mexico

Among the Mexican plants in danger of extinction We find a biznaga, one of the species most related to this country. This is the Biznaga thread ball or MAMMILLARIA Herreraewhich is an endemic species, belonging to the Cactaceae family and are distributed in a small area of ​​Querétaro, being its natural habitat the desert. It is found in critical danger of extinction Due to its illegal extraction and trade, when used as an ornamental plant. It is characterized by being an almost spherical cactus, with a diameter that can reach 3.5 My present whitish fruits.

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The gold barrel or Grusonii echinocactus It is a species endemic to central Mexico belonging to the family of Cactaceae. It is cataloged in danger of extinction in its natural habitatalthough this is cultivated worldwide, after being illegally extracted from its natural field, for ornamental purposes.

The cocolmeca or MEXICAN DOS It belongs to the Dioscoreacee family and are found in forests secondary to altitudes between 100-1,300 meters, in the territory of Oaxaca and Veracruz. The extraction and illegal sale Of this species, to causes of interest in its medicinal and food properties, it has made it currently in danger of extinction.

The Palma de Guadalupe or Brahea Edulis It belongs to the Arecaceae family and is endemic to the Guadalupe Island. In its natural habitat it is found in Danger of extinction Because of grazing and, in addition, there are also mice and rats that ingest their fruits. However, although it is in danger in its natural habitat, it is a cultivated species for outdoor ornamental use.

The Viridiflora Lennea It is a legume belonging to the Fabaceae family and its distribution ranges from the border of Colombia to Mexico, thus extending throughout Central America. This species is currently threatened because of deforestationwith the objective of allocating the territory to agriculture and urbanization.

The mandrake, Biznaguita, Palito either Turbinicarpus mandragora It is a phanerogamous species, Endemic from Mexico of the cactaceae family. It is found in Critical danger for its illegal collection. The populations of this species are very small, since in general they are solitary plants that are pollinated by different insects and ants.

The Nizanda maguey or Agave nizandensis It is a species Oaxaca endemicwhich grows in the low deciduous jungle. It has great ecological importance in carbon fixation and also avoids soil erosion. It is found in Danger of extinction since it faces the changes of use suffered by the soil by the human being.

The Maguey del Rey Fernando or Agave Nickelsiae It is a perennial succulent that grows in the bushes of Coahuila, between 1,500 and 1,750 meters above sea level. The population of this species It is decreasingsince its habitat is being destroyed, to allocate the soil to commercial and residential development.

It is a kind of the Orchidaceae family, it is inhabiting mountain areas between 1,200 and 2,000 meters above sea level, for its development it needs fresh temperatures, humidity and a large amount of sunlight, which is why it grows in the high branches of the trees. The orchid tigrillo of clouds or Rossioglossum Williamsianum It is one Endemic species of Mexico It is classified in Danger of extinction And the fact that its growth is slow, becomes a problem for it to prosper.

He peyote meco or Pelecyphora aselliformis It is a native species of San Luis Potosí, develops in areas between 1,800 and 2,400 meters above sea level, not extending more than 500 km² . It is really classified in the red list as minor concern, although it remains under protection of the species for its great ornamental value and its population in nature is decreasing.

He false peyote or Astrophytum Asterias It is a species native to Nuevo León and Tamaulipas, which belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is a cactus that It has no thorns And it is slow growth. It is in danger of extinction by the collection that suffers out of control for various purposes.

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The vanilla or Vanilla Planifolia It is a plant that represents within the crops of Mexico one of the most important, since it is cultivated and exported to the rest of the world, thus generating a great economic benefit. However, in its natural habitat, this species is cataloged in danger of extinction for the illegal collection and export.

Another examples of species of Mexican plants in danger of extinction is the Palm of all saints or Mexican Ceratozamia. It is a species that belongs to the Zamiaceae family and is endemic to Mexican territory. It is found in Danger of extinctionsince its habitat has undergone a change in land use to allocate it to banana and coffee crops.

The GAUSSIA GOMEZ-POMPAE It is a kind of Endemic palm tree from Mexicois developed in the rocks of the states of Tabasco, Veracruz and Oaxaca. The degradation of its habitat causes this species to be through the red list classified in a vulnerable state.

He Hickel fir either ABIES ALBA It is one Endemic with Mexico being able to find only in Oaxaca, Veracurz, Chiapas and Puebla. The red list classifies this coniferous tree as Vulnerable species From 20 years ago, luckily it is currently being kept.

Finally, these are Other species of Mexican plants in danger of extinction:

• The moss of the Sierra de Juárez or Acritodon Nephophilus.
• Guatemala fir or Abies Guatemalensis.
• Mexican pistachio or Mexican pistacia.
• Hesperalbizia or Albizia Plurijuga.
• Star cactus or Astrophytum ornatum.

In addition to knowing all these plants in danger of extinction of Mexico, we advise you to discover more species in similar situations with these other articles on 20 plants in danger of extinction and their causes and 17 plants in danger of extinction in Peru.

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