VU

Diospyros hirsuta

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros hirsuta faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has fragmented the lowland and hill forests where this species naturally occurs. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to reduce the quality and extent of suitable habitat, while urban development increasingly encroaches on remaining forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation, typically found in primary and secondary tropical rainforests. It grows in well-drained soils along forest edges and in partially disturbed areas within the forest canopy.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros hirsuta classified as Vulnerable?
Diospyros hirsuta 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. Diospyros hirsuta faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asia. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation, has fragmented the lowland and hill forests where this species naturally occurs. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to reduce the quality and extent of suitable habitat, while urban development increasingly encroaches on remaining forest patches.
Where does Diospyros hirsuta live?
Diospyros hirsuta 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 Diospyros hirsuta?
The main threats to Diospyros hirsuta 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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