Calophyllum savannarum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calophyllum savannarum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbances. Fire regime changes associated with human activities further threaten remaining populations in this fire-adapted but increasingly modified ecosystem.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Cerrado savanna ecosystems of central Brazil, where it grows in gallery forests and woodland margins. It typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of the tropical savanna biome.