Chionanthus spiciferus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chionanthus spiciferus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and slow growth rate, making population recovery difficult once local populations are eliminated. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs.
Habitat
This species occurs in tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats mountain range in southwestern India. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils at elevations between 500-1500 meters in areas with high annual rainfall.