Boswellia nana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Boswellia nana faces severe threats from overexploitation for its valuable frankincense resin, which has led to unsustainable harvesting practices across its limited range. Habitat degradation from livestock grazing and human encroachment further compounds population decline. The species' extremely restricted distribution on the island of Socotra makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.
Habitat
Boswellia nana is endemic to the island of Socotra, Yemen, where it inhabits rocky limestone plateaus and cliff faces in arid mountainous terrain. The species grows in extremely harsh conditions with minimal rainfall, typically found at elevations between 300-700 meters in areas with sparse vegetation cover.
