VU

Aquilaria banaensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Aquilaria banaensis faces severe pressure from illegal harvesting for its valuable agarwood, which forms when the tree becomes infected with specific fungi. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Vietnamese range compounds these threats. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult once populations are depleted.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests in the Ba Na Hills of central Vietnam, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 700-1,500 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often associated with other Aquilaria species in mixed evergreen forest communities.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aquilaria banaensis classified as Vulnerable?
Aquilaria banaensis 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. Aquilaria banaensis faces severe pressure from illegal harvesting for its valuable agarwood, which forms when the tree becomes infected with specific fungi. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited Vietnamese range compounds these threats. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult once populations are depleted.
Where does Aquilaria banaensis live?
Aquilaria banaensis occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aquilaria banaensis?
The main threats to Aquilaria banaensis 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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