Xylosma tuberculata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Xylosma tuberculata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in the Caribbean. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure expansion continue to reduce available habitat, with many populations now restricted to small, isolated forest remnants.
Habitat
Xylosma tuberculata inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands, typically found in lowland and montane areas up to 800 meters elevation. The species prefers well-drained soils in forest edges and secondary growth areas, often occurring in limestone-derived substrates common throughout the Caribbean region.
Other threatened species in Salicaceae
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
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