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Rondeletia amplexicaulis

Unknown

Overview

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

Rondeletia amplexicaulis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for coffee plantations and residential construction has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the remaining forest fragments where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Caribbean, typically found at elevations between 300-800 meters. It grows in humid, well-drained soils within secondary forest regeneration areas and along forest margins where it benefits from partial shade and consistent moisture.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rondeletia amplexicaulis classified as Endangered?
Rondeletia amplexicaulis 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. Rondeletia amplexicaulis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for coffee plantations and residential construction has fragmented its montane forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the remaining forest fragments where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Rondeletia amplexicaulis live?
Rondeletia amplexicaulis 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 Rondeletia amplexicaulis?
The main threats to Rondeletia amplexicaulis 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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