VU

Calophyllum havilandii

Unknown

Overview

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

Calophyllum havilandii faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is prized for construction and furniture making. Rapid agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across Borneo. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas, while its limited distribution increases vulnerability to localized threats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tropical tree species inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests of Borneo, typically growing on well-drained soils at elevations up to 800 meters. It occurs in both primary and selectively logged secondary forests, showing preference for areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover.

Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calophyllum havilandii classified as Vulnerable?
Calophyllum havilandii 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 havilandii faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is prized for construction and furniture making. Rapid agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across Borneo. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in disturbed areas, while its limited distribution increases vulnerability to localized threats.
Where does Calophyllum havilandii live?
Calophyllum havilandii occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calophyllum havilandii?
The main threats to Calophyllum havilandii 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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