Bahama bumelia
Sideroxylon americanum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sideroxylon americanum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat conversion for agricultural development and urban expansion throughout its native range in the southeastern United States. The species is particularly vulnerable to coastal development pressures, as many remaining populations occur in fragmented coastal plain habitats. Hurricane damage and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional threats to the already limited remaining stands.
Habitat
Sideroxylon americanum typically inhabits coastal plain forests, hammocks, and woodland edges in the southeastern United States. The species shows preference for well-drained sandy soils and is often found in association with other native hardwood species in mixed forest communities.
Other threatened species in Sapotaceae
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
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