Guettarda undulata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Guettarda undulata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity associated with climate change, which directly impacts its coastal forest habitat. Agricultural conversion and invasive plant species further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.
Habitat
Guettarda undulata inhabits coastal forests and scrublands, typically growing in sandy soils near shorelines and in low-elevation coastal plains. The species is adapted to salt-tolerant conditions and occurs in areas subject to periodic storm disturbance.
