Schinopsis peruviana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Schinopsis peruviana faces severe pressure from overexploitation for its extremely hard, durable wood, which is highly valued for construction and furniture making. Habitat conversion for agriculture and livestock grazing has fragmented the remaining dry forest populations across Peru's northern coastal regions. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations are depleted.
Habitat
This tree species inhabits dry forests and scrublands of Peru's northern coastal regions, particularly in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns. It grows in well-drained soils of arid and semi-arid zones, often forming part of the distinctive dry forest ecosystems that characterize Peru's northwestern departments.