Acalypha hutchinsonii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Acalypha hutchinsonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the delicate ecosystems where this endemic shrub persists.
Habitat
This critically endangered shrub is endemic to dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing on limestone substrates and rocky outcrops. It thrives in well-drained soils within semi-arid environments characterized by seasonal rainfall patterns and exposure to salt-laden winds.
Other threatened species in Euphorbiaceae
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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