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Buxus cubana

Unknown

Overview

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

Buxus cubana faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Cuban range. The species is further threatened by overcollection for ornamental use, as boxwood species are highly valued in horticulture. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small, fragmented populations that remain.

Threat summary

Habitat

Buxus cubana is endemic to Cuba, where it inhabits dry forests, scrublands, and rocky limestone outcrops in mountainous regions. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges, often in association with other endemic Cuban flora in these specialized karst landscapes.

Other threatened species in Buxaceae

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Buxus rheedioides

Unknown
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Buxus acunae

Unknown
CR

Buxus imbricata

Unknown
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Buxus jaucoensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Buxus cubana classified as Critically Endangered?
Buxus cubana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Buxus cubana faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Cuban range. The species is further threatened by overcollection for ornamental use, as boxwood species are highly valued in horticulture. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small, fragmented populations that remain.
Where does Buxus cubana live?
Buxus cubana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Buxus cubana?
The main threats to Buxus cubana 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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