Pseudalbizzia berteroana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pseudalbizzia berteroana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its Caribbean range, particularly in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has fragmented remaining populations, while coastal development threatens lowland habitats. The species' limited dispersal ability and small population sizes make recovery challenging even in protected areas.
Habitat
This leguminous tree inhabits dry coastal forests, limestone hills, and semi-deciduous woodlands from sea level to 300 meters elevation. It typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges in areas receiving 800-1200mm annual rainfall.
