Gossypium schwendimanii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gossypium schwendimanii faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its native range in the Galápagos Islands experiences increasing human development and agricultural expansion. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the delicate island ecosystem. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and rising temperatures that could push this endemic cotton beyond its narrow ecological tolerance.
Habitat
This endemic cotton species inhabits the arid coastal zones and dry scrublands of the Galápagos Islands, typically growing in sandy soils and rocky outcrops at low elevations. It thrives in the unique microclimate conditions created by the islands' volcanic terrain and seasonal weather patterns.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MALVACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gossypium schwendimanii classified as Endangered?
Where does Gossypium schwendimanii live?
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