Kielmeyera elata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Kielmeyera elata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Brazilian Cerrado and Atlantic Forest regions. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and specific soil requirements, making population recovery extremely difficult once habitat is cleared. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented remaining populations, while the valuable timber properties of this species have led to selective logging pressure.
Habitat
Kielmeyera elata occurs in gallery forests, cerrado woodland, and transitional areas between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest biomes of Brazil. The species typically grows on well-drained soils in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, often found along watercourses and forest edges.
Other threatened species in CALOPHYLLACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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