Psychotria grantii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Psychotria grantii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Psychotria grantii inhabits moist tropical forests and forest understory environments, typically in areas with consistent humidity and filtered sunlight. The species is adapted to specific microhabitat conditions within its native forest ecosystem, requiring stable moisture levels and protection from direct exposure.
Other threatened species in Rubiaceae
Threatened in French Polynesia
Frequently asked questions
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