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Ardisia amplexicaulis

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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.

Ardisia amplexicaulis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits understory layers of tropical rainforests and secondary forest formations in Southeast Asia. It typically grows in humid, shaded environments with rich organic soils at elevations ranging from lowland to lower montane zones.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ardisia amplexicaulis classified as Endangered?
Ardisia amplexicaulis 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. Ardisia amplexicaulis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Ardisia amplexicaulis live?
Ardisia amplexicaulis 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 Ardisia amplexicaulis?
The main threats to Ardisia amplexicaulis 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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