Brisselet
Erythroxylum brevipes
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Overview
Brisselet (Erythroxylum brevipes) is a small to medium-sized shrub or tree species belonging to the coca family, characterized by its distinctive short-stalked leaves and small white flowers. This woody plant plays an important ecological role as a food source for various insects and birds, while also contributing to soil stabilization in its native habitat.
Brisselet (Erythroxylum brevipes) is primarily threatened by habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and deforestation in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.
Habitat
Brisselet typically inhabits dry coastal scrublands and rocky hillsides with well-drained soils, often growing on limestone substrates. The species is adapted to areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and can tolerate periods of drought.
Other threatened species in Erythroxylaceae
Frequently asked questions
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