VU

Ceiba jasminodora

Unknown

Overview

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

Ceiba jasminodora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its native range in Central America. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented remaining populations, while selective logging targets mature specimens for their valuable timber. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ceiba jasminodora inhabits tropical moist forests and gallery forests along riverbanks in Central America, typically occurring at elevations between 50-800 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels, often growing as an emergent canopy tree in primary and secondary forest formations.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ceiba jasminodora classified as Vulnerable?
Ceiba jasminodora is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ceiba jasminodora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its native range in Central America. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented remaining populations, while selective logging targets mature specimens for their valuable timber. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent species.
Where does Ceiba jasminodora live?
Ceiba jasminodora 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 Ceiba jasminodora?
The main threats to Ceiba jasminodora 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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