Pithecellobium stevensonii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pithecellobium stevensonii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central America. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented its remaining forest habitat, while infrastructure development continues to reduce available growing areas. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Habitat
This leguminous tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands in Central America. It typically grows in lowland areas with seasonal rainfall patterns, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.