CRCritically Endangered
Myrsine gracilissima
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myrsine gracilissima faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation across its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic shrub for resources, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits montane forests and forest edges at moderate to high elevations. It typically grows in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover within its restricted geographic range.
