VU

Cleistanthus petelotii

Unknown

Overview

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

Cleistanthus petelotii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its forest habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, compounding the challenges facing this vulnerable tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cleistanthus petelotii inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in well-drained soils of primary and secondary forest ecosystems. The species is adapted to humid forest conditions and is often found in areas with consistent rainfall and moderate to high canopy cover.

Other threatened species in Phyllanthaceae

CR

Phyllanthus cristalensis

Unknown
CR

Hieronima crassistipula

Unknown
CR

Phyllanthus chryseus

Unknown
CR

Phyllanthus comosus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cleistanthus petelotii classified as Vulnerable?
Cleistanthus petelotii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cleistanthus petelotii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its forest habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, compounding the challenges facing this vulnerable tree species.
Where does Cleistanthus petelotii live?
Cleistanthus petelotii 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 Cleistanthus petelotii?
The main threats to Cleistanthus petelotii 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.