Adenanthera bicolor
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Adenanthera bicolor faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range, particularly for palm oil plantations and agricultural expansion. The species' valuable timber and ornamental seeds have led to unsustainable harvesting, while its slow growth rate limits natural recovery. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches where this leguminous tree occurs.
Habitat
Adenanthera bicolor inhabits tropical lowland rainforests and secondary forests across Southeast Asia, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations up to 800 meters. The species also occurs in forest edges, riverine forests, and has adapted to some disturbed habitats including plantation margins and urban green spaces.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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