Chaptalia crassiuscula
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chaptalia crassiuscula faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small habitat patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the few sites where this plant persists.
Habitat
This species inhabits specialized montane grasslands and rocky outcrops in high-altitude environments. It typically grows in well-drained soils on steep slopes and cliff faces where few other plant species can establish.
Other threatened species in Asteraceae
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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