Zamia cremnophila
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Zamia cremnophila faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as limestone quarrying operations expand throughout its native range in Cuba. The species' extremely restricted distribution on limestone cliffs makes it particularly vulnerable to mining activities that directly destroy its specialized rocky habitat. Collection for the horticultural trade poses an additional threat, as cycads are highly prized by collectors worldwide.
Habitat
This endemic Cuban cycad inhabits limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops in mountainous regions, typically growing in crevices and on steep slopes where it has adapted to the harsh, well-drained conditions. The species is restricted to specific geological formations that provide the precise microhabitat conditions it requires for survival.
