CR

Buxus rheedioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Buxus rheedioides faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is further threatened by overexploitation for its valuable wood, which is prized for carving and traditional uses. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the specific environmental conditions this boxwood species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Buxus rheedioides inhabits tropical montane forests and woodland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils at moderate to high elevations. The species is adapted to specific microclimatic conditions within these forest ecosystems, making it particularly vulnerable to habitat disturbance.

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Buxus acunae

Unknown
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Buxus imbricata

Unknown
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Buxus cubana

Unknown
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Buxus jaucoensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Buxus rheedioides classified as Critically Endangered?
Buxus rheedioides 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 rheedioides faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is further threatened by overexploitation for its valuable wood, which is prized for carving and traditional uses. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the specific environmental conditions this boxwood species requires for survival.
Where does Buxus rheedioides live?
Buxus rheedioides 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 rheedioides?
The main threats to Buxus rheedioides 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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