Casearia murceana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Casearia murceana faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats such as logging and land conversion for cattle ranching.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in humid lowland and submontane forests. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover.