Pittosporum coriaceum
CR

Pittosporum coriaceum

StableCREUCREUCREUCREU

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Overview

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

Pittosporum coriaceum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. Invasive plant species compete aggressively with native vegetation, further reducing suitable habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species typically inhabits dry coastal forests and shrublands, often growing on rocky slopes and cliff faces in Mediterranean-type climates. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate salt spray, making it adapted to coastal environments with periodic drought stress.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislation

Other threatened species in PITTOSPORACEAE

VU

Pittosporum croceum

Declining
VU

Pittosporum echinatum

Declining
VU

Pittosporum kaalense

Declining
VU

Pittosporum lanipetalum

Stable

Threatened in Portugal

VU

Lepiota echinella

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CR

Coscinodon monchiquensis

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EN

Double Spleenwort

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VU

Madeira Rustyback Fern

Asplenium lolegnamense

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pittosporum coriaceum classified as Critically Endangered?
Pittosporum coriaceum 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. Pittosporum coriaceum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. Invasive plant species compete aggressively with native vegetation, further reducing suitable habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from stochastic events.
Where does Pittosporum coriaceum live?
Pittosporum coriaceum occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pittosporum coriaceum?
The main threats to Pittosporum coriaceum 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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