Brunfelsia shaferi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Brunfelsia shaferi faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Cuba's remaining natural forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native woodland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.
Habitat
Brunfelsia shaferi inhabits humid montane forests and woodland edges in the Sierra Maestra mountains of southeastern Cuba. This endemic shrub typically grows in shaded understory environments with well-drained soils at elevations between 400-800 meters.
Other threatened species in Solanaceae
Threatened in Archipiélago de Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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