Ormosia jamaicensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ormosia jamaicensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout Jamaica's mountainous regions. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized clearing for agriculture and development. Illegal logging and charcoal production in remaining forest fragments continue to reduce available habitat, while the tree's slow growth rate hampers natural recovery.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits Jamaica's montane and submontane forests, typically found at elevations between 300-1,200 meters. It grows in both primary and secondary forest environments, preferring well-drained soils on steep slopes and ridge systems.