VU

Tabebuia polyantha

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Tabebuia polyantha faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Central American range. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for selective logging, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment its remaining forest habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns critical for this tree's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tabebuia polyantha inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous forests from sea level to 1,200 meters elevation. The species occurs naturally in Central America, particularly in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama, where it grows in both primary and secondary forest formations.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tabebuia polyantha classified as Vulnerable?
Tabebuia polyantha is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Tabebuia polyantha faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Central American range. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for selective logging, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment its remaining forest habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns critical for this tree's reproductive cycles.
Where does Tabebuia polyantha live?
Tabebuia polyantha occurs in Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tabebuia polyantha?
The main threats to Tabebuia polyantha are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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