Magnolia gustavii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Magnolia gustavii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely small population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the remaining fragmented populations.
Habitat
This critically endangered magnolia inhabits moist tropical forests and woodland areas in the Caribbean region. It typically grows in well-drained soils at moderate elevations where it benefits from consistent moisture and partial canopy protection.
