VU

Howea belmoreana

Unknown

Overview

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

Howea belmoreana faces severe threats from invasive species, particularly scale insects and weeds that compete with seedlings and damage mature palms. The species' extremely restricted range on Lord Howe Island makes it vulnerable to catastrophic events, while climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns and increased storm intensity. Habitat degradation from tourism infrastructure and introduced grazing animals further compounds these pressures on the remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to Lord Howe Island, this palm occurs naturally in lowland and montane forests, particularly favoring volcanic soils and sheltered valleys. The species grows in both primary forest understory and more open woodland areas, typically at elevations from sea level to 400 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Howea belmoreana classified as Vulnerable?
Howea belmoreana 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. Howea belmoreana faces severe threats from invasive species, particularly scale insects and weeds that compete with seedlings and damage mature palms. The species' extremely restricted range on Lord Howe Island makes it vulnerable to catastrophic events, while climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns and increased storm intensity. Habitat degradation from tourism infrastructure and introduced grazing animals further compounds these pressures on the remaining wild populations.
Where does Howea belmoreana live?
Howea belmoreana 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 Howea belmoreana?
The main threats to Howea belmoreana 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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