Destuntzia rubra
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Destuntzia rubra faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations in accessible areas.
Habitat
Destuntzia rubra inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate forests, typically found in shaded areas with specific soil chemistry and moisture requirements. The species demonstrates strong site fidelity to particular forest understory conditions that support its unique ecological niche.
Other threatened species in GOMPHACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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