Cheirodendron bastardianum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cheirodendron bastardianum faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition in its limited Hawaiian range. Habitat degradation from feral ungulates, particularly pigs and goats, damages the understory and creates opportunities for invasive species establishment. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, potentially reducing available habitat for this montane endemic.
Habitat
This endemic Hawaiian tree inhabits mesic to wet montane forests at elevations between 600-1,500 meters, typically growing in mixed native forest communities. It prefers well-drained volcanic soils in areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover.