VU

Malpighia obtusifolia

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Malpighia obtusifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean and Central America. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the shallow root systems of this small tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry coastal forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides in tropical and subtropical regions. It typically grows in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations, often in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Malpighia obtusifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Malpighia obtusifolia is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Malpighia obtusifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean and Central America. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the shallow root systems of this small tree species.
Where does Malpighia obtusifolia live?
Malpighia obtusifolia occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Malpighia obtusifolia?
The main threats to Malpighia obtusifolia are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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