Jatropha angustifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Jatropha angustifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity in the region.
Habitat
Jatropha angustifolia inhabits dry coastal scrublands and rocky limestone outcrops in the Caribbean, typically growing in well-drained soils with high salt tolerance. The species is adapted to arid conditions and is often found in areas with sparse vegetation cover and exposed bedrock.
Other threatened species in Euphorbiaceae
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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