VU

Anisophyllea apetala

Unknown

Overview

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

Anisophyllea apetala faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Logging operations and palm oil plantation development have fragmented its habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations across peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in ANISOPHYLLEACEAE

EN

Anisophyllea obtusifolia

Declining
EN

Anisophyllea obanica

Unknown
VU

Anisophyllea cabole

Unknown
CR

Anisophyllea impressinervia

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Anisophyllea apetala classified as Vulnerable?
Anisophyllea apetala is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Anisophyllea apetala faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Logging operations and palm oil plantation development have fragmented its habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas.
Where does Anisophyllea apetala live?
Anisophyllea apetala 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 Anisophyllea apetala?
The main threats to Anisophyllea apetala 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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