Xylosma pachyphylla
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Xylosma pachyphylla faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its limited range in the Hawaiian Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native forest ecosystem structure. Urban development and infrastructure expansion continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.
Habitat
Xylosma pachyphylla inhabits native dry and mesic forests in the Hawaiian Islands, typically growing in well-drained volcanic soils at elevations between 300-1,200 meters. The species occurs in mixed native forest communities alongside other endemic Hawaiian flora, preferring areas with partial canopy cover and moderate rainfall.
Other threatened species in SALICACEAE
Threatened in Puerto Rico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Xylosma pachyphylla classified as Critically Endangered?
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