Croton stellulifer
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Croton stellulifer faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and extreme weather events associated with climate change.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing on limestone substrates and rocky outcrops. It prefers well-drained soils in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and is adapted to the harsh conditions of coastal environments.
