Portulaca kuriensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Portulaca kuriensis faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited range in the Kuri Islands. The species' specialized adaptation to volcanic coastal substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, as suitable growing sites are naturally scarce and cannot be easily replicated. Invasive plant species introduced through human activities further threaten native plant communities, while climate change-induced sea level rise poses long-term risks to low-lying coastal populations.
Habitat
Portulaca kuriensis is endemic to volcanic coastal areas and rocky shorelines of the Kuri Islands, where it grows in sandy and gravelly substrates with high salt tolerance. The species typically occupies narrow coastal zones between the high tide mark and inland vegetation, thriving in the unique microclimate created by maritime influence and volcanic soil conditions.
Other threatened species in PORTULACACEAE
Frequently asked questions
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