Calophyllum moonii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calophyllum moonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Sri Lanka's wet zone forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and the ongoing fragmentation of lowland rainforest habitats. Logging activities and agricultural expansion continue to reduce the quality and extent of suitable habitat, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from population declines.
Habitat
This endemic Sri Lankan tree species occurs in lowland wet zone rainforests, typically at elevations below 300 meters. It grows in primary and secondary forest habitats with high rainfall and humid conditions characteristic of the island's southwestern wet zone.
