Spineless Yucca
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Spineless Yucca

Yucca gigantea

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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.

Yucca gigantea faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its native range in Mexico and Central America. Wild populations are increasingly fragmented by infrastructure projects and conversion of natural habitats to farmland. Over-collection for the horticultural trade has further depleted native stands, while climate change threatens the specific arid conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Yucca gigantea naturally occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of Mexico and Central America, thriving in well-drained soils of desert scrublands, rocky slopes, and dry tropical forests. The species requires specific moisture and temperature conditions typical of its native xerophytic ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spineless Yucca classified as Endangered?
Spineless Yucca is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Yucca gigantea faces severe pressure from urban development and agricultural expansion across its native range in Mexico and Central America. Wild populations are increasingly fragmented by infrastructure projects and conversion of natural habitats to farmland. Over-collection for the horticultural trade has further depleted native stands, while climate change threatens the specific arid conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does Spineless Yucca live?
Spineless Yucca 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 Spineless Yucca?
The main threats to Spineless Yucca 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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