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Leucaena involucrata

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Leucaena involucrata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Mexico. The species is particularly vulnerable to cattle ranching activities that clear native vegetation, while its restricted distribution makes remaining populations highly susceptible to local extinctions. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the dry tropical forests where this leguminous tree naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Leucaena involucrata inhabits dry tropical forests and woodland areas in western Mexico, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 200-1,200 meters. The species thrives in semi-arid environments with distinct wet and dry seasons, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.

Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leucaena involucrata classified as Endangered?
Leucaena involucrata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Leucaena involucrata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Mexico. The species is particularly vulnerable to cattle ranching activities that clear native vegetation, while its restricted distribution makes remaining populations highly susceptible to local extinctions. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the dry tropical forests where this leguminous tree naturally occurs.
Where does Leucaena involucrata live?
Leucaena involucrata occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leucaena involucrata?
The main threats to Leucaena involucrata are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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