pale seagrape
Coccoloba pallida
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The pale seagrape faces severe habitat loss due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Caribbean range. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten the low-lying coastal areas where this species naturally occurs. Agricultural conversion and urban sprawl have fragmented remaining populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed habitats.
Habitat
The pale seagrape inhabits coastal dry forests, scrublands, and sandy shores throughout the Caribbean islands. It typically grows in well-drained soils near beaches and rocky coastlines, often forming part of the natural coastal vegetation buffer zone.
Other threatened species in Polygonaceae
Frequently asked questions
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