Calophyllum bifurcatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calophyllum bifurcatum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressures as Calophyllum species are highly valued for their durable timber. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Habitat
Calophyllum bifurcatum inhabits tropical moist lowland forests and secondary forest areas in Southeast Asia, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires consistent moisture and partial to full canopy cover, making it particularly dependent on intact forest ecosystems.
