Calophyllum havilandii
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.
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.
