VU

Weinmannia portlandiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Weinmannia portlandiana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest habitat is cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range on Portland Ridge makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat fragments. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this cloud forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane forests and cloud forest environments on Portland Ridge in Jamaica, typically growing at elevations between 800-1200 meters. It thrives in the moist, cool conditions of these highland forests where persistent cloud cover provides essential humidity.

Rocky areas· major

Other threatened species in CUNONIACEAE

EN

Acsmithia vitiense

Unknown
VU

Weinmannia davidsonii

Unknown
EN

Weinmannia vescoi

Declining
EN

Weinmannia integrifolia

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Weinmannia portlandiana classified as Vulnerable?
Weinmannia portlandiana 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. Weinmannia portlandiana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest habitat is cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range on Portland Ridge makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining habitat fragments. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this cloud forest specialist.
Where does Weinmannia portlandiana live?
Weinmannia portlandiana 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 Weinmannia portlandiana?
The main threats to Weinmannia portlandiana 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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