Coccoloba howardii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Coccoloba howardii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Puerto Rico's coastlines. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and storm surge events, which can devastate entire populations in single weather events. Agricultural conversion and urban sprawl continue to fragment the remaining coastal forest patches where this endemic tree survives.
Habitat
This endemic Puerto Rican tree inhabits coastal dry forests and limestone hills, typically growing in well-drained soils near sea level. It occurs in remnant patches of coastal woodland that have largely been cleared for development throughout its historical range.
Other threatened species in Polygonaceae
Frequently asked questions
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