Calophyllum cuneifolium
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calophyllum cuneifolium faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development and urban expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Logging pressure for timber extraction has further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate limits natural recovery potential.
Habitat
Calophyllum cuneifolium inhabits tropical lowland rainforests and coastal forest margins, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and high humidity. The species is found in both primary and secondary forest formations, often in association with other Calophyllaceae family members in mixed dipterocarp forest communities.
Other threatened species in CALOPHYLLACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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