Pseudophoenix ekmanii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pseudophoenix ekmanii faces severe population decline due to extremely limited distribution on Haiti's coastal limestone cliffs and ongoing habitat destruction from coastal development and quarrying activities. The species is further threatened by collection pressure for horticultural trade and the inherently slow growth rate of palms, which limits natural recovery from disturbances. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and increased hurricane intensity affecting its narrow coastal habitat range.
Habitat
This critically endangered palm is endemic to Haiti, where it grows exclusively on coastal limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops along the northern and northwestern coastlines. The species occupies a highly specialized niche in dry coastal scrubland and limestone karst formations, typically at elevations near sea level.
