Calophyllum waliense
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calophyllum waliense faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Sulawesi's lowland forests. Commercial logging operations and agricultural expansion have dramatically reduced the species' available habitat, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult. The species' restriction to lowland areas makes it particularly vulnerable to human development pressures in these accessible and economically valuable forest zones.
Habitat
Calophyllum waliense is endemic to the lowland tropical rainforests of Sulawesi, Indonesia, typically occurring in primary forest habitats at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires the humid, stable conditions of intact forest canopy and is associated with well-drained soils in areas of high rainfall.
