Stigmaphyllon eggersii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Stigmaphyllon eggersii faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Caribbean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and dry forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity affecting its specialized ecological niche.
Habitat
This endemic vine inhabits dry coastal forests, scrublands, and rocky limestone areas in the Caribbean. It typically grows in well-drained soils and can tolerate salt spray, often found climbing on native trees and shrubs in coastal vegetation zones.