Xylosma lancifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Xylosma lancifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented its remaining forest habitat, while coastal development threatens lowland populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss, as entire subpopulations can be eliminated by single development projects.
Habitat
Xylosma lancifolia inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal woodlands in the Caribbean, typically growing in well-drained soils from sea level to moderate elevations. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often along forest edges and in areas with partial canopy cover.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in SALICACEAE
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
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