Malpighia harrisii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Malpighia harrisii faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while coastal development threatens remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its specialized habitat requirements.
Habitat
This species inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands in the Caribbean, typically growing on limestone substrates and rocky outcrops. It prefers well-drained soils in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and is adapted to the harsh conditions of coastal environments.