Cordia fissistyla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cordia fissistyla faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central America. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has fragmented the tropical dry forests where this species naturally occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.
Habitat
Cordia fissistyla inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands in Central America, typically occurring in lowland and foothill regions. The species is adapted to seasonal rainfall patterns and grows in well-drained soils characteristic of dry forest ecosystems.