Areca concinna
EN

Areca concinna

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.

Areca concinna faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. Palm harvesting for ornamental trade has intensified collection pressure on remaining wild populations. Habitat fragmentation isolates small populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration in degraded forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This palm species inhabits tropical lowland rainforests and secondary forest margins in Southeast Asia, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It occurs naturally in forest understory and edge habitats where it benefits from partial shade and high humidity conditions.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Areca concinna classified as Endangered?
Areca concinna 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. Areca concinna faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. Palm harvesting for ornamental trade has intensified collection pressure on remaining wild populations. Habitat fragmentation isolates small populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration in degraded forest patches.
Where does Areca concinna live?
Areca concinna 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 Areca concinna?
The main threats to Areca concinna 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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