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Alstonia elliptica

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Alstonia elliptica faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging and deforestation across its Southeast Asian range. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for commercial harvesting, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, particularly in coastal lowland areas where the species naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Alstonia elliptica inhabits tropical lowland rainforests, coastal forests, and secondary woodlands throughout Southeast Asia. The species typically grows in well-drained soils from sea level up to 800 meters elevation, often found along forest edges and in disturbed forest areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alstonia elliptica classified as Endangered?
Alstonia elliptica is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Alstonia elliptica faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging and deforestation across its Southeast Asian range. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for commercial harvesting, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, particularly in coastal lowland areas where the species naturally occurs.
Where does Alstonia elliptica live?
Alstonia elliptica occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alstonia elliptica?
The main threats to Alstonia elliptica 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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