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Buxus vaccinioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Buxus vaccinioides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from edge effects and genetic isolation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist beyond suitable elevations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic boxwood species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils within mixed evergreen forests where persistent cloud cover maintains high humidity levels.

Other threatened species in Buxaceae

CR

Buxus rheedioides

Unknown
CR

Buxus acunae

Unknown
CR

Buxus imbricata

Unknown
CR

Buxus cubana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Buxus vaccinioides classified as Endangered?
Buxus vaccinioides is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Buxus vaccinioides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from edge effects and genetic isolation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist beyond suitable elevations.
Where does Buxus vaccinioides live?
Buxus vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides?
The main threats to Buxus vaccinioides 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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