CR

Badula platyphylla

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Badula platyphylla faces severe threats from habitat destruction as Mauritius's native forests continue to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased cyclone intensity, which can damage the remaining forest fragments where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Badula platyphylla is endemic to Mauritius, where it inhabits the island's remaining native upland forests and forest margins. The species grows in humid, montane forest environments typically found at higher elevations on the island.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Badula platyphylla classified as Critically Endangered?
Badula platyphylla is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Badula platyphylla faces severe threats from habitat destruction as Mauritius's native forests continue to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased cyclone intensity, which can damage the remaining forest fragments where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Badula platyphylla live?
Badula platyphylla 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 Badula platyphylla?
The main threats to Badula platyphylla 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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