CR

Agrostistachys hookeri

Unknown

Overview

Agrostistachys hookeri is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Agrostistachys hookeri faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this rare plant species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Agrostistachys hookeri inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forest ecosystems. The species requires specific soil conditions and forest microclimate found in undisturbed or minimally disturbed forest environments.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agrostistachys hookeri classified as Critically Endangered?
Agrostistachys hookeri is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Agrostistachys hookeri faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this rare plant species occurs.
Where does Agrostistachys hookeri live?
Agrostistachys hookeri occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Agrostistachys hookeri?
The main threats to Agrostistachys hookeri 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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