Ardisia sonchifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ardisia sonchifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection pressure for ornamental and medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this montane specialist.
Habitat
Ardisia sonchifolia inhabits montane forests and cloud forest environments at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires the cool, humid conditions and rich organic soils characteristic of these high-altitude tropical forest ecosystems.
