Lantana elenievskii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lantana elenievskii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Habitat
This critically endangered shrub is endemic to specific dry forest and scrubland habitats, typically occurring on rocky slopes and degraded forest margins. It requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions found in transitional zones between forest and open areas.
Other threatened species in Verbenaceae
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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