Calophyllum tomentosum
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.
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.