Diospyros acuminata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros acuminata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its valuable timber, as ebony wood commands high prices in international markets. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration in disturbed forest areas.
Habitat
This ebony species inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations up to 1,500 meters. It occurs naturally in primary and secondary forest ecosystems across Southeast Asia, often forming part of the forest canopy layer.
