VU

Calophyllum tomentosum

Unknown

Overview

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

Calophyllum tomentosum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and destroy the lowland forest ecosystems it requires. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has eliminated vast areas of suitable habitat across Malaysia and Indonesia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tropical tree species inhabits lowland rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests across Southeast Asia, typically occurring at elevations below 800 meters. It grows in both primary and secondary forest formations, preferring well-drained soils in areas with high rainfall and humidity.

Other threatened species in CALOPHYLLACEAE

VU

Calophyllum verticillatum

Declining
EN

Mammea pseudoprotorhus

Declining
CR

Calophyllum acutiputamen

Unknown
CR

Marila dissitiflora

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Calophyllum tomentosum classified as Vulnerable?
Calophyllum tomentosum 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 tomentosum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and destroy the lowland forest ecosystems it requires. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has eliminated vast areas of suitable habitat across Malaysia and Indonesia.
Where does Calophyllum tomentosum live?
Calophyllum tomentosum occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calophyllum tomentosum?
The main threats to Calophyllum tomentosum 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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