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Dimorphandra exaltata

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Overview

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

Dimorphandra exaltata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its native Cerrado savanna range in Brazil. The species' specialized pollination requirements and slow growth rate make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while the collection of its medicinal bark has led to direct exploitation pressure on remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dimorphandra exaltata is endemic to the Cerrado savanna ecosystem of central Brazil, where it grows in well-drained soils of gallery forests and woodland margins. The species requires specific soil conditions and seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of this threatened tropical savanna biome.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Linked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dimorphandra exaltata classified as Endangered?
Dimorphandra exaltata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Dimorphandra exaltata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its native Cerrado savanna range in Brazil. The species' specialized pollination requirements and slow growth rate make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while the collection of its medicinal bark has led to direct exploitation pressure on remaining wild populations.
Where does Dimorphandra exaltata live?
Dimorphandra exaltata 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 Dimorphandra exaltata?
The main threats to Dimorphandra exaltata 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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