Anisophyllea cinnamomoides
VU

Anisophyllea cinnamomoides

Unknown

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Overview

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

Anisophyllea cinnamomoides faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Malaysia and Thailand where lowland forests are rapidly being converted to palm oil plantations and urban development. The species' restriction to specific soil types and elevation ranges makes it especially vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and unable to support viable populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically found on well-drained soils at elevations below 800 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations across peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand, and parts of Borneo.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anisophyllea cinnamomoides classified as Vulnerable?
Anisophyllea cinnamomoides 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 cinnamomoides faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Malaysia and Thailand where lowland forests are rapidly being converted to palm oil plantations and urban development. The species' restriction to specific soil types and elevation ranges makes it especially vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and unable to support viable populations.
Where does Anisophyllea cinnamomoides live?
Anisophyllea cinnamomoides 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 Anisophyllea cinnamomoides?
The main threats to Anisophyllea cinnamomoides 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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