EN

False Tungoiltree

Garcia nutans

Unknown

Overview

Garcia nutans is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub or tree widespread across Mexico from Sinaloa and San Luis Potosí to Chiapas + Yucatán, as well as being native to Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Garcia nutans faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and loss.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Euphorbiaceae

CR

Bonania erythrosperma

Unknown
CR

Lasiocroton gracilis

Unknown
CR

Croton leonis

Unknown
CR

Croton cycloideus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is False Tungoiltree classified as Endangered?
False Tungoiltree is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Garcia nutans faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and loss.
Where does False Tungoiltree live?
False Tungoiltree 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 False Tungoiltree?
The main threats to False Tungoiltree 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.