Puerto Rico jumby pepper
Microtea portoricensis
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Microteaceae
Genus
Microtea
Puerto Rico jumby pepper belongs to the family Microteaceae, order Caryophyllales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The Puerto Rico jumby pepper faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Puerto Rico. As a small herbaceous plant with restricted distribution, it is particularly vulnerable to land use changes and invasive species competition that degrade its native habitat.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species occurs in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open habitats in Puerto Rico's lowland and coastal regions. It typically grows in sandy or rocky soils in areas with partial shade to full sun exposure.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The Puerto Rico jumby pepper faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Puerto Rico. As a small herbaceous plant with restricted distribution, it is particularly vulnerable to land use changes and invasive species competition that degrade its native habitat.
Agricultural land conversion
Habitat loss from urban development
Small population size and limited range
Climate change impacts on suitable habitat
Invasive plant species competition
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Puerto Rico jumby pepper (Microtea portoricensis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/puerto-rico-jumby-pepper