Seychellesia nitidula
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Seychellesia nitidula faces severe threats from habitat destruction as coastal development and tourism infrastructure expand across the Seychelles. The species' extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter soil chemistry and compete for resources. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting its coastal habitat.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits coastal areas and low-elevation forests of the Seychelles islands. It typically grows in sandy soils near the shoreline and in transitional zones between coastal vegetation and inland forest communities.
