VU

Tournefortia rufo-sericea

Unknown

Overview

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

Tournefortia rufo-sericea faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal and lowland forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by habitat fragmentation. Invasive plant species compete directly with this native shrub for resources and growing space, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal forests, dry woodlands, and scrubland areas in tropical and subtropical regions. It typically grows in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations, often in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tournefortia rufo-sericea classified as Vulnerable?
Tournefortia rufo-sericea 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. Tournefortia rufo-sericea faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal and lowland forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by habitat fragmentation. Invasive plant species compete directly with this native shrub for resources and growing space, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this species requires.
Where does Tournefortia rufo-sericea live?
Tournefortia rufo-sericea occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tournefortia rufo-sericea?
The main threats to Tournefortia rufo-sericea 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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