Artocarpus nobilis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Artocarpus nobilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Sri Lanka and southern India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and limited dispersal ability, making population recovery difficult once local populations are eliminated. Agricultural expansion and urban development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature trees for their valuable timber.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical rainforests and moist deciduous forests in the Western Ghats of India and wet zone forests of Sri Lanka. It typically grows in primary and secondary forest areas at elevations from sea level to approximately 1,000 meters, preferring well-drained soils with high organic content.
Other threatened species in MORACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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