CRCritically Endangered
Jasminum azoricum
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This endemic jasmine inhabits the humid laurel forests and semi-natural woodlands of the Azores, typically growing at mid-elevations between 200-600 meters on well-drained volcanic soils. The species requires sheltered, humid microclimates characteristic of the archipelago's native forest ecosystems.
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Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in OLEACEAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Jasminum azoricum classified as Critically Endangered?
Jasminum azoricum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Jasminum azoricum live?
Jasminum azoricum occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Jasminum azoricum?
The main threats to Jasminum azoricum are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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