Zanthoxylum hartii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Zanthoxylum hartii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as Caribbean dry forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution across small island ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and extreme weather events. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while small population sizes increase the risk of genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions.
Habitat
This Caribbean endemic inhabits dry coastal forests and scrublands, typically growing on limestone soils and rocky outcrops. It occurs in secondary forest edges and disturbed areas within its native range across select Caribbean islands.