Spruceanthus theobromae

Spruceanthus theobromae is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is plantations . It is threatened by habitat loss. Spruceanthus Theobromae has recently been found in 16 different locations (all of them cacao plantations) at the foot of the Andes in Ecuador. According to Prof. Dr. S. Robbert Gradstein of Albrecht von Haller Institute of Plant Sciences, he stated that the Spruceanthus theobromae,"is no longer considered endangered. Kautz & Gradstein 2001". More

Spruceanthus theobromae is the only Spruceanthus found in the New World. This Ecuadorian plant was last spotted in 1947 and may actually be extinct. Ochyraea Tatrensis - 6. The Ochyraea tatrensis is a type of moss that is threatened by pollution. More