Crossopetalum oxyphyllum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Crossopetalum oxyphyllum faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native dry forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this specialized shrub.
Habitat
This species inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing in well-drained soils on limestone substrates. It thrives in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and is often found in secondary growth forests recovering from past disturbances.
