Coccothrinax acuminata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Coccothrinax acuminata faces severe pressure from habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its limited Cuban range. The species' slow growth rate and restricted distribution make populations particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection for ornamental use has further reduced wild numbers. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting coastal habitats.
Habitat
This endemic Cuban palm inhabits dry coastal forests, limestone hills, and serpentine soils in western and central Cuba. It typically grows in well-drained rocky substrates and can tolerate drought conditions, often forming part of the understory in mixed tropical dry forests.
Other threatened species in Arecaceae
Frequently asked questions
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