Amarillo
Prunus buxifolia
Prunus buxifolia is a species of tree in the family Rosaceae. It is endemic to Colombia, where it is called chuwacá.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Prunus
Amarillo belongs to the family Rosaceae, order Rosales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Prunus buxifolia is a species of tree in the family Rosaceae. It is endemic to Colombia, where it is called chuwacá.
Amarillo (Prunus buxifolia) faces significant conservation challenges due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native range. The species' limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species occurs in montane shrublands and rocky slopes at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in dry, well-drained soils among other native shrubs and small trees in semi-arid mountain environments.
Threats
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Limited population size and fragmentation
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change impacts on montane ecosystems
Overgrazing by livestock
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Amarillo (Prunus buxifolia). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/amarillo