CR

Maytenus williamsii

Unknown

Overview

Maytenus williamsii is a species of plant in the family Celastraceae. It is endemic to Honduras.

Maytenus williamsii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Overexploitation for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Maytenus williamsii inhabits dry forest and scrubland ecosystems, typically found in rocky outcrops and steep slopes with well-drained soils. The species occurs in montane regions where it grows as part of the understory vegetation in remnant forest patches.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Maytenus williamsii classified as Critically Endangered?
Maytenus williamsii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Maytenus williamsii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Overexploitation for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded habitats.
Where does Maytenus williamsii live?
Maytenus williamsii 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 Maytenus williamsii?
The main threats to Maytenus williamsii 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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