Aspidosperma occidentale
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aspidosperma occidentale faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Cerrado savanna. Deforestation for soybean cultivation and pasture development has fragmented remaining populations, while selective logging targets this valuable timber species for its high-quality wood used in construction and furniture making.
Habitat
This tree species is endemic to the Cerrado savanna ecosystem of central Brazil, typically found in gallery forests and woodland savannas with well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations between 400-1,200 meters in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons.