Chamaecrista cupeyalensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chamaecrista cupeyalensis faces severe habitat loss due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Puerto Rico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the seasonal flowering and seed production cycles critical for population maintenance.
Habitat
This endemic legume inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands of Puerto Rico, typically growing in limestone-derived soils with sparse canopy cover. The species thrives in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and well-drained substrates characteristic of the island's dry forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Fabaceae
Frequently asked questions
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