CR

Seychellea sechellarum

Declining

Overview

Seychellea sechellarum is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub endemic to the Seychelles. It is the sole species in genus Seychellea.

Seychellea sechellarum faces severe threats from habitat destruction as coastal development and tourism infrastructure expand across the Seychelles. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil chemistry and compete for resources. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which can destroy the fragile coastal habitats where this endemic species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits coastal areas and low-elevation forests of the Seychelles islands, typically found in sandy soils and rocky crevices near the shoreline. It occurs in both natural coastal vegetation and disturbed areas, but requires specific soil conditions and moisture levels to survive.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Seychellea sechellarum classified as Critically Endangered?
Seychellea sechellarum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Seychellea sechellarum faces severe threats from habitat destruction as coastal development and tourism infrastructure expand across the Seychelles. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil chemistry and compete for resources. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which can destroy the fragile coastal habitats where this endemic species persists.
Where does Seychellea sechellarum live?
Seychellea sechellarum occurs in Seychelles. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Seychellea sechellarum?
The main threats to Seychellea sechellarum are 8.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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