Maytenus pertinax
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Maytenus pertinax faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with agricultural practices further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat patches.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant patches of Cerrado savanna and gallery forests, typically growing in well-drained soils along forest edges and in transitional zones between grassland and woodland. It shows preference for areas with partial shade and seasonal moisture availability.