Lunania racemosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lunania racemosa faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as coastal and lowland forests are cleared for agriculture, urban development, and tourism infrastructure throughout the Caribbean. The species' limited distribution across scattered island populations makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased hurricane intensity and sea-level rise affecting coastal habitats where this tree naturally occurs.
Habitat
Lunania racemosa inhabits coastal forests, dry woodlands, and scrublands across the Caribbean islands, typically growing in well-drained soils from sea level to moderate elevations. The species shows particular affinity for limestone-derived soils and can be found in both primary and secondary forest formations.