Salvia de Cuba
Verbesina angulata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Verbesina angulata faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.
Habitat
This species typically inhabits tropical and subtropical open woodlands, forest edges, and disturbed areas including roadsides and agricultural margins. It occurs in areas with well-drained soils and partial sun exposure, often in transitional zones between forest and grassland habitats.
Other threatened species in Asteraceae
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
Why is Salvia de Cuba classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Salvia de Cuba live?
What are the main threats to Salvia de Cuba?
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.