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Varronia suffruticosa

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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.

Varronia suffruticosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete directly with this native shrub for resources, while climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns threaten the specific moisture conditions it requires for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Varronia suffruticosa inhabits dry coastal scrublands and rocky limestone outcrops in tropical Caribbean environments. The species typically grows in well-drained soils with partial shade, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas with moderate disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Varronia suffruticosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Varronia suffruticosa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Varronia suffruticosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete directly with this native shrub for resources, while climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns threaten the specific moisture conditions it requires for reproduction.
Where does Varronia suffruticosa live?
Varronia suffruticosa 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 Varronia suffruticosa?
The main threats to Varronia suffruticosa 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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