Celtis orthacanthos
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Celtis orthacanthos faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated. Overgrazing by livestock has further degraded suitable habitat, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-sensitive species.
Habitat
Celtis orthacanthos inhabits dry deciduous forests, woodland margins, and rocky hillsides in semi-arid regions. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges, often associated with other drought-tolerant tree species in Mediterranean-type climates.
Other threatened species in CANNABACEAE
Frequently asked questions
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