CR

Pittosporum viridulum

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Pittosporum viridulum faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation in its specialized habitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent ecosystems where this pittosporum naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pittosporum viridulum inhabits specialized coastal and lowland forest ecosystems, typically growing in well-drained soils within native shrubland and forest margins. The species requires specific moisture conditions and is often found in transitional zones between different vegetation types.

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Pittosporum croceum

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Pittosporum echinatum

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VU

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VU

Pittosporum lanipetalum

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pittosporum viridulum classified as Critically Endangered?
Pittosporum viridulum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Pittosporum viridulum faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation in its specialized habitat requirements. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent ecosystems where this pittosporum naturally occurs.
Where does Pittosporum viridulum live?
Pittosporum viridulum occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pittosporum viridulum?
The main threats to Pittosporum viridulum are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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