Endangered Plant Species In Puerto Rico | TropiNaturals
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The extinction of one species can affect the natural balance an ecosystem depends on to survive. 

The following is a complete list of species of fauna and flora known to be in danger of complete extinction. 

Endangered Species In Puerto Rico
 

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Here is a more comprehensive list of some of the endangered plant species in Puerto Rico:

  • Palma de Sierra (Sierran Palm)

  • Mangle de Ciénaga (Swamp Mangrove)

  • Jagüey de Estero (Estuary Ficus)

  • Guayacán de Sierra (Sierra Lignum Vitae)

  • Cedro de Sierra (Sierra Mahogany)

  • Pau Loco (Crazy Stick)

  • Cupey de Sierra (Sierra Cupey)

  • Bobo de Sierra (Sierra Bobo)

  • Romero de Sierra (Sierra Rosemary)

  • Mangle Plateado (Silver Buttonwood)

  • Caimitillo de Sierra (Sierra Star Apple)

  • Majagua de Ciénaga (Swamp Hibiscus)

  • Sabino de Sierra (Sierra Sabino)

  • Granadillo de Sierra (Sierra Granadillo)

  • Caoba de Sierra (Sierra Mahogany)

  • Higüerillo de Sierra (Sierra Higuerillo)

  • Helecho de Sierra (Sierra Fern)

  • Laurel de Sierra (Sierra Laurel)

  • Cedro (West Indian Mahogany)

  • Capá Prieto (Shiny-Leaf Privet)

  • Guácima (West Indian Elm)

  • Mirto (West Indian Bay)

  • Guayaba de Monte (Mountain Guava)

  • Vara de San Antonio (Angel's Trumpet)

  • Café Cimarrón (Wild Coffee)

  • This is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other endangered plant species in Puerto Rico. Protecting these plant species is important to maintain the biodiversity and health of the island's ecosystems.

Endangered Plant Species

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