Citharexylum grandiflorum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Citharexylum grandiflorum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Caribbean range. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented remaining forest patches, while coastal development threatens lowland populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with many subpopulations now isolated in small forest remnants.
Habitat
This tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands in the Caribbean, typically growing in lowland areas and coastal plains. It occurs in both primary forest remnants and secondary growth areas, showing some tolerance for disturbed habitats.