Calophyllum thwaitesii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calophyllum thwaitesii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Sri Lanka's wet zone forests. Commercial logging operations target this valuable timber species for its high-quality wood, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment remaining forest patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make natural regeneration difficult in degraded areas.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits Sri Lanka's lowland wet zone rainforests, typically growing in primary and secondary forest formations at elevations below 1,000 meters. It thrives in areas with high rainfall and humid conditions, often found along forest edges and in mixed dipterocarp forest communities.
Other threatened species in CALOPHYLLACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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