Bauhinia stenantha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Bauhinia stenantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery. Overcollection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations, with remaining stands increasingly isolated and genetically vulnerable.
Habitat
Bauhinia stenantha inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest edges, typically occurring in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. The species shows preference for secondary forest margins and disturbed areas with partial canopy cover, making it moderately adaptable to human-modified landscapes.