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Roble (Dominican Republic)

Tabebuia berteroi

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Tabebuia berteroi faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation and agricultural expansion across the Dominican Republic, where its native dry forest habitat has been extensively cleared for cattle ranching and crop cultivation. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in disturbed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits dry forests and semi-arid woodlands of the Dominican Republic, typically growing on limestone-derived soils in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons. It occurs primarily in lowland and foothill regions where it forms part of the native Caribbean dry forest ecosystem.

Other threatened species in Bignoniaceae

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Spirotecoma rubriflora

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Fridericia podopogon

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Tabebuia caleticana

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Spirotecoma holguinensis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Roble (Dominican Republic) classified as Endangered?
Roble (Dominican Republic) is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Tabebuia berteroi faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation and agricultural expansion across the Dominican Republic, where its native dry forest habitat has been extensively cleared for cattle ranching and crop cultivation. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in disturbed areas.
Where does Roble (Dominican Republic) live?
Roble (Dominican Republic) occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Roble (Dominican Republic)?
The main threats to Roble (Dominican Republic) are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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