Picramnia excelsa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Picramnia excelsa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Caribbean range. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can damage the specialized forest ecosystems this species requires.
Habitat
Picramnia excelsa inhabits tropical moist forests and secondary woodlands in the Caribbean region. This tree species typically grows in lowland and montane forest environments with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.