Gaertnera rosea
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gaertnera rosea faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its native Seychelles range, where coastal and lowland forest ecosystems continue to shrink due to development and agricultural expansion. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its preferred forest understory habitats. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns and potential sea-level impacts on low-elevation populations.
Habitat
Gaertnera rosea inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges in the Seychelles, typically found in understory environments of coastal and lowland forest ecosystems. The species prefers shaded areas with well-drained soils and occurs at elevations from sea level to moderate altitudes on granitic islands.
Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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