Decaspermum lanceolatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Decaspermum lanceolatum faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and forest edges in Southeast Asia, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forests at elevations below 500 meters. It thrives in humid conditions with well-drained soils and partial shade provided by the forest canopy.