VU

Cullenia ceylanica

Unknown

Overview

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

Cullenia ceylanica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Sri Lanka's wet zone forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it requires mature forest canopy conditions to thrive. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this rainforest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits Sri Lanka's tropical wet zone rainforests, typically found in lowland and mid-elevation primary forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall. It requires mature forest canopy conditions and is associated with undisturbed forest ecosystems below 1,000 meters elevation.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cullenia ceylanica classified as Vulnerable?
Cullenia ceylanica 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. Cullenia ceylanica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Sri Lanka's wet zone forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it requires mature forest canopy conditions to thrive. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this rainforest endemic.
Where does Cullenia ceylanica live?
Cullenia ceylanica occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cullenia ceylanica?
The main threats to Cullenia ceylanica 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.

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