ENEndangered
Island Cape Myrtle
Phylica arborea
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phylica_arborea
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in RHAMNACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Island Cape Myrtle classified as Endangered?
Island Cape Myrtle 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Island Cape Myrtle live?
Island Cape Myrtle 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 Island Cape Myrtle?
The main threats to Island Cape Myrtle are 2.3, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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