Begonia salaziensis
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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.
Begonia salaziensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range on Réunion Island. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter the native forest understory where it grows. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of cyclones that can devastate the remaining populations.
Habitat
Begonia salaziensis is endemic to the humid montane forests of Réunion Island in the Mascarene Islands, typically found in shaded understory environments with high moisture levels. The species grows in volcanic soils at elevations between 800-1,500 meters, often along stream banks and in forest clearings where filtered sunlight penetrates the canopy.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in BEGONIACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Begonia salaziensis classified as Critically Endangered?
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