VUVulnerable
Wild Oil Nut
Jatropha divaricata
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in EUPHORBIACEAE
Threatened in Cayman Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Wild Oil Nut classified as Vulnerable?
Wild Oil Nut 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Wild Oil Nut live?
Wild Oil Nut occurs in Cayman Islands, and Jamaica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Wild Oil Nut?
The main threats to Wild Oil Nut are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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