VU

Dracaena auwahiensis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Dracaena auwahiensis faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter soil chemistry in its limited Hawaiian range. Habitat degradation from feral ungulates, particularly pigs and goats, damages the understory and creates erosion that threatens the species' specialized growing conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can uproot these slow-growing trees and fragment their already restricted populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Hawaiian species inhabits dry to mesic forests and shrublands on volcanic slopes, typically growing in well-drained soils between 300-1,200 meters elevation. It occurs in mixed native plant communities alongside other endemic species, often in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and rocky substrate.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dracaena auwahiensis classified as Vulnerable?
Dracaena auwahiensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Dracaena auwahiensis faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter soil chemistry in its limited Hawaiian range. Habitat degradation from feral ungulates, particularly pigs and goats, damages the understory and creates erosion that threatens the species' specialized growing conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can uproot these slow-growing trees and fragment their already restricted populations.
Where does Dracaena auwahiensis live?
Dracaena auwahiensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dracaena auwahiensis?
The main threats to Dracaena auwahiensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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