CR

Buxus revoluta

Unknown

Overview

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

Buxus revoluta faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in 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 remaining populations of this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

Buxus revoluta is endemic to Cuba, where it inhabits dry forests and scrublands in limestone-derived soils. The species typically grows in semi-arid coastal and inland areas with well-drained calcareous substrates.

Other threatened species in Buxaceae

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Buxus rheedioides

Unknown
CR

Buxus acunae

Unknown
CR

Buxus imbricata

Unknown
CR

Buxus cubana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Buxus revoluta classified as Critically Endangered?
Buxus revoluta 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 revoluta faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in 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 remaining populations of this endemic shrub.
Where does Buxus revoluta live?
Buxus revoluta 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 revoluta?
The main threats to Buxus revoluta 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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