Bourreria superba
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Bourreria superba faces severe habitat loss due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Coastal development pressures continue to reduce available habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest ecosystems.
Habitat
Bourreria superba inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing in limestone-derived soils. The species is adapted to arid conditions and is found in both primary and secondary dry forest habitats at low elevations.