Chrysophyllum imperiale
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chrysophyllum imperiale faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' large timber value has made it a target for selective logging, while urban development and cattle ranching continue to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid conditions essential for this moisture-dependent tree species.
Habitat
This species inhabits the humid Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, typically found in primary and well-preserved secondary forests at elevations between 200-800 meters. It requires consistent moisture and well-drained soils, often growing in association with other endemic Atlantic Forest tree species.