Centaurodendron palmiforme
CR

Centaurodendron palmiforme

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Photo: (c) Jardín Botánico Nacional, Viña del Mar, Chile, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)

Overview

Centaurodendron palmiforme is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to Robinson Crusoe Island in the Juan Fernández Islands of Chile.

Centaurodendron palmiforme faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter soil chemistry on Juan Fernández Islands. Habitat degradation from introduced herbivores, particularly goats and rabbits, has severely impacted the remaining forest fragments where this endemic tree survives. The species' extremely limited population size and restricted range make it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the native forest remnants of the Juan Fernández Islands, typically growing in moist, sheltered valleys and slopes at elevations between 200-600 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in the archipelago's remaining indigenous forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Centaurodendron palmiforme classified as Critically Endangered?
Centaurodendron palmiforme 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. Centaurodendron palmiforme faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter soil chemistry on Juan Fernández Islands. Habitat degradation from introduced herbivores, particularly goats and rabbits, has severely impacted the remaining forest fragments where this endemic tree survives. The species' extremely limited population size and restricted range make it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Centaurodendron palmiforme live?
Centaurodendron palmiforme 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 Centaurodendron palmiforme?
The main threats to Centaurodendron palmiforme are 2.3, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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