Rochefortia acrantha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rochefortia acrantha faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal development and agricultural expansion fragment its native dry forest ecosystems. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.
Habitat
Rochefortia acrantha inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands, typically growing in well-drained soils on limestone substrates. The species thrives in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and is adapted to the harsh conditions of tropical dry ecosystems.