Cordia williamsii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cordia williamsii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to hurricanes and extreme weather events, which can devastate entire populations. Invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native forest structure that this endemic tree depends upon.
Habitat
Cordia williamsii inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal woodlands in the Caribbean, typically growing in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations. The species is adapted to seasonal rainfall patterns and occurs in both primary and secondary forest fragments.
