Cordia gracilipes
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cordia gracilipes faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion and urban development that continues to fragment remaining forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to surviving populations.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. It grows in both primary and secondary forest formations, showing preference for well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture levels.
