VU

Calophyllum confusum

Unknown

Overview

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

Calophyllum confusum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations target these valuable timber trees directly, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically growing on well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations across its Southeast Asian range.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Other threatened species in CALOPHYLLACEAE

VU

Calophyllum verticillatum

Declining
EN

Mammea pseudoprotorhus

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CR

Calophyllum acutiputamen

Unknown
CR

Marila dissitiflora

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Calophyllum confusum classified as Vulnerable?
Calophyllum confusum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Calophyllum confusum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations target these valuable timber trees directly, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas.
Where does Calophyllum confusum live?
Calophyllum confusum 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 Calophyllum confusum?
The main threats to Calophyllum confusum 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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