Justicia cubana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Justicia cubana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native ecosystems. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific moisture conditions this endemic plant requires.
Habitat
Justicia cubana is endemic to Cuba, where it inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal scrublands. The species typically grows in well-drained soils with partial shade, often found in limestone-derived substrates characteristic of Cuban karst landscapes.
Other threatened species in Acanthaceae
Frequently asked questions
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