Cinnamomum balansae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cinnamomum balansae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and slow growth rate, making population recovery difficult once stands are cleared. Logging operations and agricultural expansion into higher elevation areas continue to fragment remaining populations, while the tree's valuable aromatic properties make it a target for selective harvesting.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane evergreen forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in Southeast Asia. It typically grows in humid, well-drained soils on mountain slopes and ridges within primary and secondary forest ecosystems.
