The range of this plant is restricted, growing in the Andes at elevations of 3000-3300m. It is often closely associated with the
Encenillo tree (
Weinmannia tomentosa).
Dendropanax colombianus is an important habitat for many bird species, and promotes the settlement of other important plants such as Cedro tree (
Cedrela montana) and Chuwacá tree (
Prunus buxifolia), which the subsequent reforestation in the sub-
páramo. Due to the high value of its wood it is a target of the
timber industry. ==References==